But depending on when you bought your house and your mortgage rate, it might be possible to convert it into an STR with enough cash flow to more than cover the cost of renting another dwelling as your new primary residence. 

I think this ought to be a primary part of the site.

Let's explore some effective approaches for managing investment properties:With a Property Manager:Screening and Selecting Tenants: Entrust your property manager to handle tenant screening, background checks, and selection, ensuring reliable renters for your investment.Rent Collection: Property managers can ensure timely rent collection and handle any late payments or lease violations professionally.Maintenance and Repairs: Delegate routine maintenance tasks and repairs to your property manager, who can coordinate with contractors and vendors to keep your property in top condition.Tenant Relations: Property managers serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive rental experience.Lease Enforcement and Evictions: Trust your property manager to enforce lease terms and handle the eviction process if necessary, following legal procedures.Financial Management: Property managers can handle financial tasks such as budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, providing you with regular updates on property performance.Without a Property Manager:Self-Management: Take on the responsibility of managing the property yourself, handling tasks such as advertising vacancies, screening tenants, and collecting rent.Outsourcing Specific Tasks: While not hiring a full-time property manager, consider outsourcing tasks like maintenance and repairs to trusted contractors or service providers.Utilizing Technology: Leverage property management software and online platforms to streamline processes such as rent collection, lease management, and maintenance requests.Establishing Clear Policies: Set clear policies and procedures for tenants regarding rent payments, maintenance requests, and lease terms to minimize conflicts and misunderstandings.Regular Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the property to identify maintenance issues or lease violations early on and address them promptly.Building Relationships: Maintain open communication and positive relationships with tenants to foster a sense of community and encourage better care of the property.Whether you choose to hire a property manager or manage the property yourself, effective communication, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to property management are key to maximizing returns and maintaining the value of your investment.

Another angle you could consider is to diversify into different asset classes to reduce your risk, potentially continue your low tax burden and earn cashflow passively through 1031 exchanging into Delaware Statuary Trusts (DSTs). 

Regrettably they do tend to slightly hold down market rates for all investors.Business or hobby, it make no difference which approach you take to rental rates.

There are many different types of Chinese cabinets.  

These folks often have "pocket listings" and different FedEx route opportunities, both on and off the market: https://capitalbbw.com/categor...Best to do your homework, and the first year is not the easiest, but once you get the hang of it, it's well worth it.

Every different area provides different value!

Hi all - new to the Bigger Pockets forums, so apologies if this has already been asked before, but wondering if anyone here has experience renting out. a private room in their primary residence?

I have somewhere between $200-250k in equity on my primary residence in Mesa AZ.