We are currently renting, but would love a primary residence that also makes money. 

While they will be involved as much as possible, their primary contribution is the connection to unusually great financing (through family and family friends). 

The way the math works out, paying off a primary residence (and car loans, etc) will help your DTI more than paying off a rental.

Wanted to check with the community which banks are fairly friendly to investors looking for a HELOC on their primary.   

I made it out of this one in 2016 when the market started to recover, but learned valuable lessons.Deal #3 (2011) 1st SFH, primary residence.  

I’ve retained the property as my primary residence for two years to avoid the capItal gains tax and am getting ready to list.

Plus the same platform can put you in front of BUYERS before your competition even knows they exist as well as poach clients from their open houses.

Which booking platform you choose is going to depend on your area and some other key factors but in general, you will likely just need Airbnb & HomeAway/VRBO. 

I just wanted to get some feedback on what the community thought about this story, how I should feel about the primary lessee not being a resident, if i should be weary of the offer of 6 months up front etc.

Here is my situation.Current primary home (A) has 440K loan at only 3.6% 30 year loan.