With many heirs and a 50-year history, you have no idea what skeletons could be hiding in the closets.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

You can sign up for Airbnb and VRBO and sync calendars. 

I have always been interested in home construction techniques that are different or older.Container homes, these sorts of shot-crete homes, bale homes etc.The biggest issue is not that fact that they will rent, for if they are in the right location, of course they will rent just fine.

This may be challenging with both of you in full-time W2 jobs, but worth considering if one of you can transition to real estate part-time.Alternatively, the Short-Term Rental (STR) loophole offers another path.

I am looking at groups like David Greene's Spartan League, the Wicked Smart community, etc.

I know there are a lot of professionals in the suburb that I am looking that need a place to meet clients but don't necessarily want to go to their downtown offices regularly.

The fact that homes are pricy does not make house hacking a better option because those have gone up as well and the rates are just high to get a loan on them.

As for furnishings, I like to see at least a slight difference in the decor otherwise when you put up both listings it can be confusing to travelers because they think they're looking at two separate listings for the same unit.

I’d love to hear from those with more experience to see if my observations align with yours and if there are tips for managing costs or maximizing the benefits of mid-term rentals.