There are more complicated strategies to maximize larger listings that involve having like multiple listings for same property and do individual room rentals when it is slower and then for larger length stays, larger groups, and more desirable dates you'd book the whole space, but I think its easier to just do two separate. 

Thank you in advance,Steven I'd advise staying away from Section 8 in BHM and be conservative when running rental numbers. 

The combination of families looking for more space, good schools, and a quieter lifestyle has been a big driver of demand.For my investments, I’ve noticed:High tenant quality: Families or professionals relocating to suburbs like Naperville and Wheaton tend to stay longer, which helps with stability.Increased competition: It’s definitely tougher to find good deals, especially in top-tier school districts.

In order to help finance the care, we are currently renting house and foresee needing to draw equity from it in the future. 

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

We can draw this conclusion when we see the offering in question showing projected returns far in excess of what we know is achievable without an undo degree of risk. 

Alwasy stay on top of your properties and investements.

And, the longer you wait to act, the longer the squatter stays - and even gains some legal protections to stay while your waiting on a slow court system to act on an eviction. 

Stay patient, something will come up that makes sense.

If you stayed with your parents for $0, then you have say, negative cash flow of $1,750.