It was trial by fire!

It was trial by fire!

Since much of the house would be common areas, you might even consider hiring a cleaning service to go through periodically.

We are averaging 25% profits on every deal and some deals yielded us 100% returns at the peak of the market allowing us to double our cash flow in a short period of time.

Or do I have to wait 2 years / redemption period?

If we decide to do STR (I think we will trial it), some of the best performing 2BD Airbnbs have average gross incomes of ~$49k/Year (~$4k/month).IMO I think furnished rental house hacks have so much upside.Is anyone else out there combining house hacking with furnished rentals?

Late last year, they were late past the 5-day grace period, so I sent a Notice To Quit.

So then you're negative in your investment because you had to pay taxes and insurance during your hold period...and maybe HOA dues or other fees....mowing, demolition, etc.   

Or should I go hard money with a smaller down payment and refi to conventional after seasoning period?

(Zillow tenants are also great because they tend to rent for longer periods of time.)