Currently work as an RN and thats how I heard MTR as a strategy to REI that caters to travel nurses and health professionals.

Hire a property management company who will manage it for you.

@Scott VaethIf you live in part of the home and rent out rooms, you might be able to keep the lower 4% owner-occupied rate.Instead of a long-term rental that barely covers half the mortgage, could you do a rent-by-the-room model or target traveling professionals to increase cash flow?

You can be assertive and still be nice/professional. 

Investing in a property that’s already renovated, rented, and professionally managed could allow you to start generating passive income immediately without the added expenses of house hacking.What’s most important for you in this first deal—cash flow, appreciation, or long-term stability?

Right now, I'm working with a team that helps find off market properties for investors which has been a great way to dive in and connect with experience professionals in the industry.

Readers should seek professional advice.

This included all the data from the first 6 months of the year as I did not hire her until July.

Meaning where growth opportunity is happening, appreciation, networking with professionals in that market such as lenders, other investors etc.

My favorite approach is attending networking events since they offer a great mix of agents and professionals.