There are many alternatives you can use, I would urge you to check your local laws but I know here in Cleveland, OH we can charge an increased deposit or we can also require a guarantor (who can have different credit req. then someone living in the unit) It's important that no matter what you do you do it for everyone going forward, making exceptions for screening for some but not all can become a Fair Housing issue. 

.- Yes, I'm relatively new to this - in my first property I lived in it while doing the rehab myself and then rented it out for awhile before selling.

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id be happy to take a look I managed up to 13 airbnbs and I live in icon one of the largest Airbnb towers I have really good relationships and understanding of high rise in miami 

We have an opportunity to live in one of our dream locations in a wonderful space, so I’m exploring all options before making a decision.

We've lived in Jacksonville, FL for the past 3 years and recently moved to the Orlando, FL area.

VA is for primary residence only.You can live for a year and then turn it into a rental.

The tenant moved out after living in the house for a decade.Per the request of the tenant, we performed an initial inspection.

Hello Bigger Pockets Community, my name is Mark (24 y/o) , I currently live out here in California, right in the middle of LA county and Orange County.

The cost of living is extremely low compared to other cities and you can still many many positive cash flowing and 1% deals here.