Or SFH, live in for a year and then rent.

@Ben ElliottI live, work and invest in Terre Haute.

For example, living in one, mid term renting one, and short term renting the other?

I live in Denver and she lives in Jacksonville. 

I think one of the easiest ways to start is a house-hack and I still do it myself....Anyhow, I am an investor, realtor and lender and live in Fort Lauderdale so I can definitely give you some pointers in the south Florida market. 

This is more difficult to secure in this high rate environment but so is a cash out refinance.  

If it's in decent shape, I would do a couple upgrades to appeal to potential homeowners (adding window shutters or bark mulch outside, an accent wall, nicer light fixture in living room, etc. etc.)

If the boyfriend is living there and he isn't on the lease it's a lease violation and you can evict.

@Christian Rodriguez Happy to connect with others from Long Island, I currently live in Brooklyn and work in Jericho, NY. 

We planned to live here for two years, do a "live and flip", and then sell it and use the capital for other investments.