I know its a Massive catch 22  how do you start.. and what is the proper amount of reserves to have.. but as your gently alluding to anyone using ALL their liquidity and thinking one low end rental is going to get you to your as Morris calls it  ( Freedom Number)  this is ultra high risk.. much better to simply buy a REIT and let the pro's manage it.The risk of owning these assets is just not clearly talked about...

Ensure the STR’s projected income comfortably covers new debt, even with conservative occupancy rates, and maintain reserves for market changes or vacancies.

However, understanding their requirements—such as down payment percentages, reserve requirements, and loan-to-value ratios—is key to getting approved.One of the biggest advantages of working with portfolio lenders is their ability to fund deals that traditional banks might pass on.

Although the Burnt Store areas are seeing somewhat sustainable demand for owner-occupied properties, we're currently still not seeing enough support for activities that would draw tourism into that area.

Otherwise, if you have plenty of reserves, then it's probably not worth the time in my opinion. 

Present the pertinent property details efficiently (bullet points, not paragraphs), highlight amenities (in-suite washer and dryer or reserved parking), and include your company name ("professionally managed by...").

A good tip is to reach out to contractors, visit local supply stores, and check out online resources for cost ranges.

There were issues syncing the reservation calendar, and it is nearly impossible to reach a customer support representative with Booking.com as an individual STR owner.

However, as @Chad Hale mentioned, only if you can afford it - meaning both financially and mentally (e.g. how stable are both of your jobs, how long will it take you or your husband to find a replacement job, how much you have in reserves, and whether you guys are in a position to withstand that mental stress, etc.)When you mention 8k monthly, I am assuming that's net profit?

edit: you can store your coins offline too in case the net goes down for a bit.