Now let's compound that natural advantage by fact your from TX.

With your background as an electrician, contractor, and project manager, you have a unique advantage in real estate.

Your strategy takes advantage of your employment cash flow and ability to control discretionary spending.  

If you have a competitive advantage that you can bring to your co-hosting/managing, then I would recommend looking for owners with properties that mesh well with your target resident.For example, if you are an active duty military servicemember with unique insight into what a servicemember is looking for, lean into that.

And or thought people were taking advantage.

Bear in mind, you're not investing in a retirement account to take advantage of tax deductions, as there are no taxes.   

That's a powerful advantage that many financial advisors might overlook.💡 Tax AdvantagesThis is where my tax brain gets excited!

Being in the Austin market gives you a great advantage since it’s such a hotspot for investors.

I’m particularly interested in learning about the advantages and challenges of investing in Oakhurst, Mariposa, Yosemite West, or other nearby towns.Thanks for sharing your insights!

(May also cut significantly into the current cash flow on it)I know you mentioned not doing a HELOC on my primary, but wouldn't it be advantageous to have the ability to pay off the line of credit instead of be stuck in a payment that is much higher?