(Or getting up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night)

I have one that I like to use.

I want to be sure you are thinking this through, considering all angles, and making an informed, wise decision.

I used to buy properties there from 2012 to 2015.

I see you're also here in Miami.

I'm reading up on books and articles on how to do this but sometimes it's easier to join social groups or talk to people close to me that have done it before.Right now my goal is to get pre-approved for a loan and to learn from others.

I’ve been having trouble trying to find any.

If managing the STR is no longer sustainable @Robbie Shiver, here are a few alternative options to explore:Mid-Term Rentals: Consider marketing to travel nurses or corporate relocations for stays of 1-6 months.

Conventional loan How did you add value to the deal?

As I wrote in my first reply here, I'd never invest there in an STR.