Before purchasing the report for Phoenix, I tried their free STR reports.

Not saying you need to get that complex, but just keep in mind where risk-free returns are right now.

More Flexibility but worse terms on the mortgage.I hope all of that makes sense but feel free to reach out with any other questions.  

I furthered my education by reading "Writing Winning Business Plans" by Garrett Sutton, "Tax-Free Wealth" by Tom Wheelwright, and, naturally, "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner.

@Daniel K Houck I have 2 kids and a wife and they don’t want to house hack either so I can relate to your post.The BP Money series interviews a bunch of people where Financial Independence is achieved through frugality, REI, and investing.The story is the same there-start young, make sacrifices before kids, rent out your bedroom in your apartment and sleep on a sofa and grow your own food and use K-cups twice and count each piece of toilet paper etc…and by your mid 30s you are free!

If you are stuck, not knowing where to turn, please feel free to reach out, All the best

Some contractors are willing to walk through your property for free to give you bids since they want your business.

Take advantage of all the free resources online.

Feel free to share your own experiences with short-term rentals in Locust Lake Village. 

Hey @Caroline Knight, feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat.