If you're planning to do a rent-by-room business model, you will find travelers on FF looking to rent a shared space, but just know that they tend to be on the lower end of the scale in terms of what they're willing to pay.

I wound up taking a loss for 2023 due to a unprofitable part of my Amazon business, and I feel like I am at a crossroads going forward.Currently, I have 400K equity in my home, and 100K in personal/business debt (and that's no one's fault but mine).

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I did my due diligence properly before doing business with them.

Also, consulting with an attorney specializing in real estate and business law is highly recommended for this. 

Do not take risk that is in a side business(your rentals) and move it into your personal life(your primary).

In short, if you are coming into the real estate business in 2023 you need to realize you are catching the market in the high / expensive part of its cycle.  

I have a few other quotes for STR coverage that don't look bad but not as fully loaded as Proper and many of the business aspects of a STR.  

When deciding between investing out of state vs home hacking in Oakland, keep the following in mind.Oakland House Hacking:Proximity: Living in Oakland while house hacking enables you to maintain a close proximity to San Francisco, which might prove advantageous for property management and maintaining connections with the local market.Possibility of Appreciation: Property values in the Bay Area have increased historically, which is good for accumulating equity over time.Local market dynamics, tenant preferences, and potential obstacles might be simpler to comprehend when one is in a familiar location.Demand for Rentals: Oakland has a robust rental market, and you can discover good demand for rental units if you pick the appropriate property and location.Creating Local Connections: If you live in the Bay Area, house hacking can assist you in making local contacts with property managers, real estate agents, and other investors.Investing Out of State:Investing outside of your state may be more affordable and enable you to use the same funds to buy more than one property.A few out-of-state markets can have more favorable cash flow prospects in contrast to the pricey Bay Area market.Geographic diversity, which can help reduce risks related to market-specific variations, is made possible by investing in a variety of markets.Hiring a local property management business, which offers a more hands-off approach to property management, is often necessary for out-of-state investments.Remember, both options have their advantages and challenges.

My business partner and I are currently planning to purchase in the the Merrimack Valley/Southern NH area in the coming months.