The reason i ask is airbnb consistently has gotten less host friendly continuously since inception (i have had my STRs on airbnb since their year 1).  

For instance, a friend of mine transitioned into the BTR market in Austin, Texas, after noticing consistent rental growth.

She bought a duplex in San Antonio, and with a solid property manager, it’s been a consistant income generator for her.

@Grace Norton adding to what's been written already, you'll want to get a 2-year work history for both.To consistently pay rent, requires consistent income, which requires consistent employment.Pretty simple concept!

Once you have a consistent amount of income from your business for 2 years where you can afford to buy a primary, then I would look into house hacking.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Knowing the seller consisted of family members who inherited the property this year and had never actually seen it I offered $56k the same day it hit the market, cash, and close in 2 weeks.

What i would recommend is joining a REA or other real estate meet-up group where you can connect with other likeminded individuals consistently and share knowledge.

Multifamily projects often yield higher per-square-foot returns due to economies of scale and consistent demand for rental units in urban areas.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.