Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.  

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So infilling an income gap via people who can disappear just as easily as appear seems short sighted to me. 

You did it passively, so don't expect substantial short-term returns. 

Conventional 5% Down Loan (Owner-Occupied)If you live in the property for at least one year, you can use a primary residence loan with as little as 5% down.After a year, you can convert it to a short-term rental (STR).Loan types: Conventional (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac)2.

Hi AnnaTwo books that you may want to add for your library:1.Short -term rental long -term wealth by Avery Carl2.

Sure, all channels can work, even seller financing or foreclosures, but in my experience, a well-connected agent can uncover hidden gems that often outperform the trickier avenues.Since the post is still fresh, I’m curious.. do you foresee other potential add ons that might elevate the returns even further, like corporate housing partnerships or short-term seasonal leases?

Sure, I could look for a higher paying job, but I was wondering if anyone has any creative short-term methods to improve my ratio.

This plays into the affordability issues for tenants by allowing them to live in nicer neighborhoods for less money, yet I get monthly revenue comparable to short-term rentals.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...Short-Term Rental Loans: What Are the Options and How Do DSCR Loans Stack Up?