Assuming this is the case, and with $2,800 in combined rent (I believe you're looking to buy both at the same time), this is a slam dunk deal IMO!

Most of my client's combine doing short term and mid term rental strategies with their Arizona properties. 

This is combines the flipping route and the rental route.

There are obviously other methods such as direct mail, PPL, PPC, SEO but some take a lot of working capital or a lot of ground work or sometimes a combination of both. 

While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.

Positive Home Value Growth ForecastWhile the pace of home value appreciation is expected to moderate, Zillow forecasts a 2.8% increase in Buffalo’s home values for 2025, indicating continued market strength.In summary, Buffalo’s combination of strong job growth, relative affordability, limited housing inventory, strategic location, and positive home value forecasts solidify its status as the nation’s hottest housing market for 2025.

Income: Verified monthly income must be at least three times the rent (minimum $4,200 combined).

Time spent as an investor or in activities not customarily done by an owner does not count towards the 500 hours.One thing to note is that if you are married, you can combine hours with your spouse's to meet this threshold.

DR Horton and Lennar combined build more than 100,000 houses and they are buying 1 acre or more for that. 

However, it is perfectly acceptable to combine all tenants’ security deposits into a single account.