Then use the extra roommate rent income to pay down your mortgage and look to refi to a lower payment in the future (3-5 years) - so it cashflow when you move out.You could also choose the smaller unit and STR the other unit to generate more cash to pay down your mortgage and refi, so it cashflows when you move out.Bottom line: you'll have to get creative to solve your cashflow challenge!

If anyone has any suggestions on how to deal with Baselane, the tenant or other creative options ... all ears! 

Sometimes they can find creative solutions or know the right way to present your case to get approvals. 3.

I have a few Airbnb properties for sale with creative financing in San Antonio, I'll shoot them your way just in case. 

You can be as creative as you can imagine.

These details and the creative aspect of an STR seem like they will be an exciting avenue. 

Have you considered any creative financing options?

Has anyone done anything creative in the past with a detached garage besides turning to ADU?

Lending was another challenge, lending restrictions were starting to tighten up, and we had to get a bit creative with our lenders to get the financing we needed to close.

(Cash Flow is my goal) Pros/cons, other creative ideas?