Quote from @Scott Trench: @Scott Johnson we typically don't delete forum posts, and I don't see a reason to make an exception here. 

While comical - unfortunately the odds were against the dog and it was easy to predict the outcome

Lastly, while your exit strategy looks good, keep in mind that refinancing costs or delays may impact your timeline, so have contingency plans in place.

Trying to get a split level (not a lot of sqft) on the market in the next three weeks and trying to decide on whether to open the wall between the dining and living room for a feel of openness or leave it as I have heard from two interior designers that the open concept is on the way out as we are more at home and liking our separate areas in the home.Pragmatically speaking the opening of the wall will be mostly a time drain with it being a load bearing wall and having to support the ceiling while rebuilding and all the drywalling necessary.

I don't like a straight sub-to. 

I'll be looking for long term rentals that don't need any major repairs initially. 

If you are doing rentals, especially long term rentals, you are unlikely to be able to live off of those for a while if they have mortgages. 

Contractors come and go and are good for a while and then become unreliable.

Hi,I typically rent my 3-bedroom property through a short-term rental platform, but I was recently contacted by an insurance relocation company looking to place a family in temporary housing while work is done on their home.

I'm thinking of 1. find a renter 2. move out and rent my own place while searching for next deal 3. buy a new primary 2.