Hi @Naveen kumar Vadlamudi in terms of house hacking compared to out of state investing.

And in condos, you can't differentiate so much with the other units in terms of amenities you offer.3) Regulations: first zoning need to allow STR, then the second step (if condo), is the HOA.

Investor Consequences: Supply Constraints: Limited new housing supply in rent-controlled markets may increase demand for existing rental units, benefiting property owners in terms of occupancy.

Cashflow is what brings a lot of people into the area, but there is a lot in the pipeline in terms of development and events (World Cup, NFL Draft etc). 

In terms of REPS, this can indeed be a valuable strategy for offsetting your W-2 income.

For anyone interested you can view Patricia's original post about VRBOs change in terms of service here 😃Thanks for the tag @Russell Brazil !

In terms of taxes, I would look at refinancing down the road and getting a PITI mortgage.

Also in terms of collecting rent, would I need a lease agreement, and account for this during tax season.

Buying a duplex-quadplex is going to be your best in terms of cash-flow though.

Aiming to get a C property, in a B neighborhood, to attract the best of the worst in terms of clients to capture stability of section 8.The biggest thing I'm stuck on is knowing who to trust.