I am just a little concerned with quitting a full time secure job to go into a 100% commission based lifestyle.

Hi, I wonder how holding an airbnb/short-term corporate housing property will impact my ability to secure conventional loans for future investment properties.I am about to list my apartment on airbnb, which basically provides short-term housing similar to a hotel.

(Somehow she has managed to save a full month's rent security deposit.)

-Employment security issues are related to a foreclosure, not a short sale, and Not the same thing.

A free pass to sell real estate backed securities.

However there is no limit when getting a mortgage for a primary residenceStraight from the Fannie Mae selling guide:Limits on the Number of Financed PropertiesIf the mortgage being delivered to Fannie Mae is secured by the borrower’s principal residence, there are no limitations on the number of properties that the borrower can currently be financing.

It seems like the bank has asked for way too much security for the investment.

They are internet based so if you work with them, you have to be prepared to be technology-savvy enough to scan documents and upload them to their secure portal.

Also, you will have really high utility bills, because your guests will leave the heat at 75 degrees with the window open.You will also have to either get a management company or deal with marketing, reservations, contracts, receiving payments from guests, security deposits, housekeepers, maintenance, keys, etc yourself.

Personally I take a financial planning approach and I put most of the decision weight on financials.