I want to live in one unit and rent out the other unit to help pay off the mortgage, then buy another spot when I have enough saved up as a vacation home.

Hey Kristin, for markets where a property can work both as a short-term rental (STR) and a long-term rental (LTR), look for locations with year-round demand, like tourist spots that also have a stable local population (e.g., parts of Florida, Texas, or the Carolinas).

Add in demand for the land itself, increase in the younger generation aiming for household formation, in-migration to Florida from retirees or from other relocations, and your observation is spot on.

Tampa's a great spot to start & House hacking a 4-plex is an excellent way to  build cash flow.

Theyll rent any house once there is 6-8 parking spots.

You’re in the right spot to start learning about real estate investing.

You're in a great spot.

We look to see the local market through our partner’s eyes and help them spot and rate opportunities and then we help them execute the best ones.We focus on real estate developers and GCs that have a track record of getting things built, but that are not so established that they have a large network of equity capital providers.

In Cuyahoga County, areas like Lakewood, Ohio City, Tremont, or even parts of Cleveland Heights can be great spots with strong rental demand.Think long-term.

Every single point is spot on, and #1 is something hosts have to understand.