Be in a location that allows short-term residential rentalsIf the residence does not meet the standards for a conditional use, they cannot be waived.Any STR must be owner occupied would be a game stopper for out of state investors.

This is my first property so of course it's harder to keep my head in the game with %100 vacancy. 

Hey Chris, If your agent is only using RCM, they might not be familiar with platforms like Costar or LoopNet (which honestly should not be the case), or they simply may not have the budget to cover the upfront listing fees, which can get pricey.I’d circle back with them, address the plausible elephant in the room, and try to figure out a game plan to get your property on these other platforms.

For brokers, it is a numbers game and most of them want to consistently bring on new agents.You may have to meet with multiple brokers to decide which is the best fit for you.All the best!

In 6 months it won’t make a difference - perfect example of this business being the “long game”. 

It requires some work—you’ll be a landlord after all—but the financial rewards can be significant.If you’re willing to live near your tenants, take on property management tasks, and want to grow your investment portfolio, this strategy could be a game-changer for your financial future.Final ThoughtsHouse hacking with a multifamily property is more than just a way to save on housing costs—it’s a proven method to accelerate your real estate investing journey.

Then the buyer walked because he actually didn't have his financing lined up so it was all a game. 

The name of the game is collect monthly premiums and payout as little as possible.

I'm new to the real estate game and wanted to try out the Omaha area since I'm stationed at Offutt AFB.

it's a volume game.