I have a mixed bag of renters: some use no assistance, some are section 8 and some are non section 8 but have used some housing program assistance (such as deposit + 1st month of rent).

The key is to offer something different to the other homes, and be an attentive host, to get good reviews to boost OTA (Airbnb/vrbo) rankings. 

THEN, I plan to purchase the second home using a FHA or conventional loan (3%-5% down), for which I will likely pay the monthly cost out-of-pocket, maybe with some rental income support if it is a duplex.My concern is, I do not want to spend my savings or weigh down my debt-to-income ratio so much so that I cannot qualify for and pay the down payment and closing for the lending on the second home.Questions: - With the first home being multi-family, 75% of the rental income (or potential rental income initially) will relatively either maintain or boost my debt-to-income ratio from lenders' perspectives, right? 

Also, check out if there’s any new development or improvements happening nearby, as that can boost property values.

BUT then, the tenant complained that they were paying for the credit boosting feature in RentRedi and would not be getting their credit-benefit if the other tenant didn't pay on time. 

This influx of high-paying jobs (averaging $60 per hour) is expected to draw a significant number of professionals to the area, boosting demand for housing and various services.

These can boost property appeal and command higher rents.- Short-Term Rentals in Non-Traditional Markets: Secondary markets like Florence, Alabama, are ideal for short-term rentals.

For investors, this can mean boosting rental income or increasing the property value significantly.

Adding a washer/dryer to a $500,000 two-flat in Rogers Park could allow you to raise rents by $150/month, significantly boosting your ROI.8.

A client of mine in Maryland added smart home features to their rentals and boosted rents by 12% with minimal investment.