A long term rental in the area would rent for about $1,800 a month, so as a backup that wouldn't be a great option.

If you don't materially participate (and assuming this is your only rental), then REP status isn't available.So, we typically see REP status with MTR and LTRs... but not needed with STRs.

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I have found the smaller 2 and 1 bedroom rentals are actually better suited for medium term as your typical traveling nurse or professional does not usually need a 3rd or 4th bedroom.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

For this reason, I highly recommend the 2 BR option over the 1 BR.  

I know this is most individuals’ issue and understand that there are other creative financing options, but I find myself stuck in an infinite loop of needing funds to invest so that I can raise more funds to invest.

Makes sense to keep 60-80% LTV debt on rentals (to me).I will add;  I'm fortunate enough to invest in a lower cost higher performing rentals state of GA and I do advocate buying at DSCR of >1.5 absolute min and my typical was 1.7 and due to rent appreciation all are over 2.0.   

Are there no other options?