So, I'd say my wife's "honey-do list":)Regarding rental properties, it's that no matter how many processes you create to handle problems, there's always some new problem:(

It's the simplest way and walks them through the entire STR process.

And you can do it with little cash, 5% down conventional is better than 3.5% FHA.House hacking also gives you a chance to cut your teeth in all major skills: analyzing deals, buying process, financing, working with contractors, advertising for rent, background checks, property management.

I'm in the same process and have the same question.

I think smaller markets say sub 50k population would have a larger impact from one big move from a manufacturing facility or something like a Amazon processing center.

My suggestions would be in this order:(a) Determine the type of financing you qualify for - this will short cut the process considerably and save time on investment angles and next steps.

My process involves two steps.

I am in the process of accepting a 2 month lease month to month for a retired service member and wanted to just document his service animal as being on the property. 

I need to do some research on what credit score I need to actually begin this process 

I would work on my communication of my processes including letting them know asap of their schedule with me.