They just automate pulling MLS data and probably focus mostly on how they make money, which I'm sure is through leads generation with those realtors you see listed and other such things.

The plan is to rent it out as short term vacation rental and have it pay for itself and generate income.

I use propstream to generate mailing list. 

In general for full time rentals two lower priced units will generate greater net income than one larger. 

You can't get an FHA or other mortgage to house hack without full-time employment that is not freelance or IC.

If you plan to list it or market it in order to generate buyers, you need to allow for broker cooperation and run it though your broker, so you can't just say "I won't sell it to represented buyers."

 I am self employed, And having trouble getting a loan from the bank.

My wife and I are looking for a new tax person that is well versed in the following:1. 1099 Self Employed returns and W2 (we do both) 2.

I'd consider partnering up with someone and offering management, lead generation, cleaning, turning, renos, etc for either free or a low rate to understand the game and build up that network.

No income or employment is put on that loan application.Whew, that was a lot.