The rental market demand is still extremely high and there are a lot of value add opportunities, you just have to be willing to put in the work.

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

But presuming you are talking about doing the above, this is a high risk strategy.

Yes - and even when its out there its typically impossible to qualify (need high rate and high DSCR and typically would have to qualify as a LTR - so almost a unicorn or in a really bad market)

Confirm that your policy explicitly includes this type of rental to avoid gaps.I would highly recommend an umbrella policy.

If Airbnb is your best option, choose a location with high occupancy rates and optimize pricing with dynamic tools like PriceLabs.

If AYPO isn’t engaging, consider switching to AceableAgent or Champions School of Real Estate—both are highly rated in Texas for interactive content and exam prep.

Many of these lenders allowing 2nds behind them are more expensive capital (10's - 13's in our current market [high rates - but now showing signs of coming down]).

Prices are high, regulations favor tenants, and finding deals that truly pencil out can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack.

We fully furnished the home through FB marketplace and estate sales- nothing high end by any means, but very retro and mid century.