feel free to dm with any specific problems you are running into 

With an STR you won't be in the property management business but will be in the customer service business.Expenses are higher and little things that don't matter with an LTR will matter a ton with an STR.My advise is to read as many books as you can and read thru this forum.Due to the explosive growth of STR in many markets it is a ton more competitive than a couple years ago.

For those who feel comfortable living with roommates or who want to get into real estate investment gradually, house hacking SFR is an excellent alternative since it enables you to start small and live in one unit while renting out the others.

I can relate, though, and after the way they treated me (a 33 year customer with cumulative 8 figures in business relationships) I have opened my last account with them.

Feel free to ask me any follow up questions you might have.Chris

Feel free to reach out if you want any advice.

I started to feel like it might be ok.  

We do not feel like we should have to pay for the 2nd plumber fixing the 1st plumbers mistakes.

Why do you feel you need to pay off your primary house? 

If you want to discuss in more detail feel free to reach out.