That said, we rarely face that full outcome.

Finally from a purely from a cash outlay prospective short term, you could rent a house with roommates and your payment would still probably be Lower than house hacking because rates are so high, over the long period 5-10 years obviously it would cheaper ti buy, hope that makes sense 

To provide our buyers the greatest probability for success, we cast a wide net to evaluate ALL vacation rental prospects and narrow it down to the handful that meet the search criteria. 

I learned a lot, feel more confident and am pleased with the outcome. 

If the prospects look financially shaky or sketchy, I ask for the name of a co-signer - and collect payment for a background check on them.Verbally, I also ask when they are interested in taking occupancy, and I tell them the application will be made part of the lease agreement - that I can evict them if they've lied in their application.

Youre doing things that most wont do to get outcomes that most will never have.

What was the outcome?

If Landlord has filed an eviction due to Tenant’s Default or other breach, including breaching for non-payment of Rent, regardless of the outcome or disposition by the court, Tenant agrees, upon request, that the court shall make a determination who the prevailing party is in any eviction and whether any attorneys' fees and court costs sought by any party are reasonable.

What was the outcome?

Traditional 30 year investment property home mortgage at 3.25%.What was the outcome?