Even better would be one with a big drive way or extra parking space where you could buy a car or RV for car sharing through Turo or some such, as another stream of income.

This will ensure that you have a steady stream of income from your rental property.

That’s been an on-going discussion because it’s consistent income stream. ultimately their approach to treasuries and not backing off on some of them was the other end of it. 

I would also look for a property with some buildings on it and turn those into STR(s) so you can diversify your income streams.

One thing to remember, you will have to check each TV as part of the turnover as EVERYONE forgets to sign out of their streaming accounts when they leave.  

If you're able to create another income stream in your spare time, try to find something profitable that interests you, so that you don't get sick of it and burnt out. 

I learned a lot about soil studies and how to underwrite deals that may have issues with oil spills (EPA concerns).

To your concerns, layout the deal, and ask a mortgage or home loan person about the scenarios and Debt to equity and income streams. 

There is a steady stream of travelling contractors coming in and out of the refinery for short term jobs.  3 weeks to 3 months is the norm. 

As you already know you can create an income stream AND you are gaining equity, which is essentially just stuffing money into your pockets while you do nothing.Tell them to go do Uber and you refi and buy more properties.