I also have experience managing single-family rentals, including Section 8 properties.I am here to network, share insights, and connect with like-minded investors, lenders, and operators.

I specialize in single family rental properties in the Huntsville area and this area has a proven track record of increasing home values.

@Cyndi Lees the thing that catches my eye in your post is that it would require quite a bit of work to get it started as a rental.

I recently purchased a Short Term rental property and plan to self manage the property.

Does anyone know a CPA in the Tuscaloosa area who specializes in Short Term Rentals, possibly invests themselves?

-Since you will be house hacking, see what 1 bedroom rentals are going for in the area.

My current plan is to stabilize this rental and aim to buy one property a year. what do you guys think of this deal and strategy?

Especially on the rental side where prospective tenants may not care because they aren't living there long term.I live near a freeway where sometimes you hear it. 

Never think twice about it.If we are making some or all of a mortgage payment for a few years on a vacation rental, it's only the interest that is lost - the rest is paying off the asset, all while the asset continues to go up in value through the years.I hear ya man, but I want something that is flowing positive in addition to any appreciation.

Seeking insight from the community on converting a STR (primarily Airbnb) to long-term rental.