When interest rates rise, in a balanced market, rents should rise, as the alternative to renting - buying a home - becomes that much more expensive.

Alternatively, do the risks outweigh the benefits of $500+ cashflow plus 30% day one equity and less than 2k out of pocket?

Perhaps slightly higher from an alternative lender but definitely not from a credit union and expect much higher fees.

There're some alternative planning approaches, but they are always case-by-case.  

Its return is achieved due to an alternate rent model.  

Alternatively, you could continue growing as a personal account and then swap your account to a business account if/when you want to. airbnb.com/account-details allows you to pick if you are an individual, business, or other entity.

While it’s not uncommon for full-service managers, you might find lower rates (~10-15%) or alternative solutions like co-hosting services, especially if you handle bookings, rate adjustments, or guest communication yourself.

Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

Here are a few alternatives to consider for your next property:One option is debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans, which are specifically geared towards real estate investors.

The alternative is to set up a self-directed IRA, or better, a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, invest in alternative assets, and then do the conversion.