Hi I am a current homeowner and want to get a 2nd property for short term rental.I am wondering what would be the best course of action in terms of getting a loan for an investment property.Would you recommend getting a FHA loan or other conventional loan and living in the property for 1 year before renting it out and then renting out our current home or getting an investment loan and start to rent out the investment property?

Of course, if the ultimate plan is to run it as an STR, then it has to be analyzed through that lens. 

Given the nature of small towns, we have personal relationships with multiple members of the board which we believe positions us well for success but of course there is still uncertainty.

This is a form of coliving property management that fits rent-by-the-room coliving environments, but it would not fit apartment coliving environments. 

Question, I'm rolling through listings, and of course I see a bunch of rehabs that are identical.

My goal of course, is financial independence as soon as possible. 

Of course I inspect and think of ways to improve guest experience.

the investor may or may not seek to redeem the rights up to that point. i can't get them at this point.and who knows when the judge will approve the sale.now, of course, i regret not approaching the owner for the redemption rights prior to the sale being approved. 

Who knows they may be a fit for someone else just not me.

Meanwhile they have graduated from buying single family homes to farms and golf courses....anybody find this to be strange?