Hi folks,Does anyone know of platforms other than AirBnb that allow to rent out private rooms as an STR?

I was thinking I’d start out by renting a room somewhere until I can figure out where I want to be.In the meantime, however, I’m looking for realtors, lenders that knows rehab loans and wholesalers.

I want guaranteed monthly rents because when I purchase my main focus is cash flow, then equity in the form of added value (renovations, adding extra bedroom, etc).

I would benefit from the decreased cost of living (effectively paying reduced or ~hopefully~ no rent), but also would take a greater role in managing the property seeing as I'd be physically living there.

Again, this is risky, and maxing a card will ding your FICO until you pay it down, and also increase your DTI -- if those things are considerations for your next home purchase.

The IRS generally allows deductions for second homes if you use the property for personal use for more than 14 days or 10% of the days it's rented, whichever is greater. 

I've had NO interest in it, not even to inquire about when it will be furnished.My question is this: Do I take Section 8 or a lower rent for a year or so, and break even (the long term rent I could get would have me break even)?

As far as the other property, my ultimate desire is to build a duplex for rent. 

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, more individuals are likely to incorporate considerations of air quality and other disaster risks into their choices when selecting a place to live. 

I decided to keep it as a rental the last second and is currently rented for $2,250.