If not, sticking with your original plan, staying in the condo, and waiting for a better refinance window could be the way to go.

I will lend an example via data. 

However, the depreciation claimed while the property was a rental must be accounted for upon the future sale of the personal residence, which could increase your capital gains tax liability.The adjusted basis of the property (original cost minus depreciation) will be used to calculate gains or losses at the time of sale.

But you need to get the comps from the best data out there, the MLS.

These platforms can show which amenities are most sought-after in my market, helping me make data-backed decisions.ROI can sometimes be intangible, but even amenities that don't immediately show a monetary return (like higher satisfaction) often lead to long-term benefits, such as more positive reviews and increased visibility on Airbnb’s algorithm 

Originally this started as a house hack I have recently moved out and it is now a 2 unit with one half being furnished rental.

That’s a 0.02% success rate—a 99.98% failure rate.The data couldn’t be clearer: you’re targeting the wrong audience.

With your background in lease management and site selection, that could be a natural next step.Regarding STRs, I can understand the hesitation—accurate expense tracking is critical, and not having that data can make evaluating deals frustrating.

I am wondering how much expected weather of an area impacts your decision to invest in a specific area.Recently looked at Census data which shows that people are predominantly moving to Florida and Texas.

Your original purchase is depreciated over 27.5 years.