My BUSINESS is real estate syndication (primarily notes we originate or purchase, but also property).  

Have you considered purchasing a 1-4 unit as an owner occupied and renting out your current home?

At a $65,000 purchase price, with a 5% 30 year mortgage, PITI comes to $700/mo with rents bringing in $1750. 

If yours is the only STR within 20 miles and there aren't any cities or larger towns within a 20-30 minute drive, you could easily run into trouble even finding a reliable cleaning person, let alone a full-service STR management company.I would also definitely take the time to find some comps on Airbnb in the same area as yours, with as close to the same bed/bath count as yours, and with the same finishes and amenities as you are planning to put in yours.  

Ko how about if both homes were purchased together since its the same seller?

When was the property purchased?

I am an investor myself and have purchased rentals that are all clean BRRRRs and 1% deals - positive cashflow, 1% rule, and tons of appreciation.

You can find a property in any of those Counties for under $300K and you only need 15% to 20% depending on what you purchase.

How many offers for every one you complete the purchase? 

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