After a couple ears, buy another property and rent out your space in the first property.

They will have those assets locked down so you can’t use them for about 2 years until you can get an appraisal to release them with your new equity.I would stay away from relatives funding.  

If you are going to lock in that debt and let it sit, it's not wise.

They will get all the info for you from the seller on the property and such, you just have to negotiate and lock in the deal.

Can you advise on how much escalation you think is a reasonable escalation to lock in the deal?

A travel nurse or relo'ing resident, student/intern can't rent from you if your calendar has a night or two locked up in the middle of their desired stay.

Good evening,I purchased a townhome in Houston, Texas in August 2020, locked in at a 3% rate with a low 5% down payment on a conventional loan for $284k. 

They will help with your tech stack as well such as Hostaway, pricelabs, WiFi locks, stayfi for marketing etc.5.

You may qualify for a cash-out refinance, which could help you get funds for necessary repairs while locking in a better rate.

These strategies can help build equity quicker, lock in guaranteed returns, and allow you to act sooner if cash flow isn't a priority.Good luck!