If you want to maximize your max rents then if might be a good idea to condomise it so that you can get rents as two separate units.

I live in Virginia, but I have an MTR in Wilmington, and I'm looking at buying one or two more.

We don't care about a month or two. 

Oh, and just my two cents Never buy a property with the intent to break even, even if you are just trying to learn more about the business.

-Contractors not performing, low appraisal, unforeseen renovations, finding a deal that works, offering the right price based on financing and timeline, materials selection, contractor management, contractor vetting and selection, contractors contractors contractors...This is not an easy game to buy and hold multiple units.

Hi Everyone, I am new to the STR game and wanted to ask about Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) in Seattle, Washington.

If you buy in with a high rate, wait two years, and your property appreciates and rates come down, you get a double windfall when you refi because the payment goes way down and you have equity to pull.BUT, that is a big if in today's market.

@Dan Heuschele, we have two GPs, myself and a partner. 

I've found two websites that are supposed to help with Quickbooks for rental properties: [OLD] https://landlordaccounting.com... only... $99)[REALLY NEW] https://www.incomedigs.com/&nb... online, seems good but so new... also $600 for the bootcamp) These fees above include books/video courses & chart of accounts download but do not include any personal help with setting things up, in-person instruction, or ongoing maintenance.

Your best bet would likely be to wait until you are surely moving and then look for a two-family to house hack in that area.