Right now, I want to learn as much as I can about strategies and the market, and I want to build connections. 

STR should be a strategy utilized to cash flow or break even on expensive property. 

@Kevin Goldman if you plan on paying all cash on purchased rentals, your biggest challenge will be deciding what risk-reward strategy to pursue:SFR vs MFRWhat property Class?

But I think the house hacking strategy is a great way to make big moves in 2023.

Or any tax strategies that I’m potentially missing out on by not setting it up in an LLC versus personal conventional mortgages?

However you are missing out on strategy that will likely save you more in the long run, IF your goal is to grow into larger properties or take advantage of cost segregations 

What strategies have you all employed to lower DTI and meet lender requirements? 

My strategy is to keep it for long term and create equity.

Worth some research. https://www.nisivoccia.com/captive-insurance-strategies-can-pay-off-for-real-estate-operators/#:~:text=The%20captive%20insurer%20can%20cover,or%20subject%20to%20high%20deductibles.

After thinking on it a bit more, I am going to look into the feasibility of a rent by room strategy to increase the cash flow and speak with some lenders to learn more details about what I'd need to provide to be able to consider these rents in my DTI calculation when I am qualifying for the next mortgage.