Who knows what could be coming next in terms of legislations.

We didn't expect the fact that insurance should cover short term rentals but raises a red flag for lending during the 30-60 day period after closing where they make sure you're not using the home as a rental.

Seems to be a really smart place to park cash at 6% Cap rate, with depreciation tax benefits and projected equity increases in the 23-30% range in the next 3 years.

I was deployed and obtained my VA benefits.

Just prepared to run those numbers with their buyer commission, as that will be changing.Third, the property manager should be the driving force behind how and where you invest in the long term.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

2) If I plan on using a PM for my properties, would landlord friendly companies like Stessa benefit me?

I also work in Manhattan so the proximity to the train is a huge benefit. 

I am on my second house hack and to be honest, the first one was a much better deal and makes more sense on paper BUT I got exactly what I wanted in terms of spacing, layout, and location for the second so it checked off a different set of boxes. 

I want to add that this rental business is for vacation rentals/short-term, rather than long term rentals.