I use Hospitable and that was my choice in the end as well after trying all 3. 

Lost rent from vacancy could easily be several thousand...so, by time you add it all up, it's easily possible for a sewer line replacement to end up costing $40k+ if it involves those types of ancillary expenses.To me, spending a few hundred bucks on a scope to prevent a $40k+ capex on a property worth over half a million is one of the easiest choices I make in the world of REI!

I'm from Leesburg, and I can tell you—multi-family is a solid choice (piggybacking the previous comments which I agree 💯), especially with that live-in/rent-out, house hack strategy.

Has anyone used/ found a course, literature, podcast, or mastermind that they found to be beneficial when starting up their own co hosting endeavor ?

I think you'd be making a great choice if you decide to move here. 

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Another good choice is Matthews, 25 minutes southeast of Uptown, which has a walkable downtown area with a small selection of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.Traffic is something to keep in mind, as Charlotte is growing fast.

Both can be a good choice.

Starting in the greater Richmond area is a fantastic choice, as it's known for its mix of historic charm, affordability, and a growing market. 

Benefits: This strategy is particularly useful for high-income years, as it allows you to defer taxes and increase cash flow by reducing your immediate tax burden.A cost segregation study can be especially beneficial if you plan to hold the property for several years and want to maximize deductions early, but just doing cost seg is not helpful.