12 months minimum usually, you must show intent to live in the home.

As far as I know @Jessica Aldakar, you will have to reside on site in order to STR the others.Several other members have had issues even when living in another unit.

I live, work, and operate in a traditional vacation market and a booming up and coming city, Tampa FL. 

They could easily be owner occupants who need a place to live.

Jupiter, Florida is another avid golfer area, since Tiger Woods lives there.

@Michelle Mayfieldwherever you live - or markets you can spend time in - is the best place to do it

You won't be living for free but if you can find a property with solid rents or some value-add potential I think it's a worthwhile investment.

purchased a triplex with the intent of living in a unit for a year and then renting out all 3 units.

Yes, containers can be "cute and unique" for Airbnb, but as a functional living structure, a lot of work needs to be done.Mike

What they told me was, even though I think this place should get $1100-$1200 a month per unit, it was rented before at $900 per unit (well, the dad's son lived in one and he rented the other to his friend for $900) so I can only get a loan to cover 80% of that amount(or something like that).Does all that make sense?