However, make sure they understand that this means each person is ultimately accountable for the full rent amount.

I'm looking for advice and input on whether our initial strategy idea seems sound--We have up to $400k cash to invest in a property (this is aside from other cash reserves that we want to keep on the side).

Keep in mind that the exact amount you can cash out will depend on the lender's guidelines and the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio they are willing to offer.

Im thinking if I create a unique listing on Airbnb (After I live in this for a year to meet the VA loan requirements) I can create a competitive advantage by having such a unique property and demand a higher price per night as well as keep the occupancy up.2.

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Most DSCR loans are full-recourse loans (meaning you are still personally on the hook for the debt) 

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I work in tech but am a small RE investor and keep a very close eye on the local market. 

Also, if you increase the rent each year, does this mean you can get a higher cash refinance?

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