The investment is a little bit more upfront since you'll have to furnish the room and bathroom fully, but you may be able to command a higher rent each month since you're covering all utilities, WIFI, and providing all the furnishings.Either way, renting out the room is a great idea and I'm sure it will be helpful so you can rest a little bit easier while you save to move to Lakeview, eventually :)

For your $2M property, a cost segregation study estimates $316K in first-year depreciation (compared to $28K with standard straight-line), potentially saving ~$117K in taxes at a 37% rate.

Choosing an STR-friendly area can save you significant hassle and protect your investment in the long run.

Saving $10 to miss out on proper data that leads you to a $40k deal is not worth it. 

There was an article published in Sept 2024 that showed the average consumer would save over $10,000 by working with a broker vs a direct lender over the life of their loan. 

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Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Soon you will be able to take care of some of these issues yourself and save a few dollars.  

Being a one stop shop for mortgage, real estate, and property management helps us save our clients $$$ and they only have one company to deal with and one contact saves time and creates an unmatched synergy.

As you already know, the quality of the investor agent will speed up your learning curve, and save you money, time, and headaches.