Usually HELOCs are for short term purposes so it would make sense if you can generate enough STR income to pay off relatively quickly

Hi I am 20+ years a broker and past investor into lease options and assumptions.  I'm just recently getting back into it and working on expired listings. As you know all areas have been challenged with over priced hou...

Duplexes are probably too expensive but fourplex prices have stabilized at reasonable-ish prices for a long term hold.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10185/103223-kill...

@Monica Staple I have always found that the term GC gets thrown around a lot without a ton of context.

Ask them the requirements for a permanent or temporary residence and any short term (less than 30 days) or long term rental restrictions. 

Since a mid-term stay could technically last for 60 days, is that a Damage Protection coverage for reservations this long similar to AirCover?

To be successful when you get into investing, you need to have savings, a lot of it to get started and have reserves.You can't house hack with limited downpayment, mediocre credit, and a lower income new job so your goals now should just be to focus on making money, taking care of your dad, and learning about real estate if you really think it's a think you would like long-term and not just the thought of passive income.

and unfortunately, with rates and prices high, it has just gotten very, very tough to cash flow on long term rentals.i browsed a few other threads you started and it sounds like you already own your primary residence and are looking to get started in investing. 

I'm not sure if you're house hacking, but commonly suggested marketing sites for long term rentals are zillow, apartments.com, and Facebook.If you're interested in doing short term rentals Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and Furnished Finder.I hope this helps!

I am currently looking to set up an LLC to list our 3 short term rentals under.