That's all dependent on what rents are going for in those areas compared to what your all in monthly costs would be including mortgage, taxes, HOA, etc.

What I am wondering is if there are investors here looking to partner with someone who could act as their STR Manager, but could also contribute a small portion (comparatively to the area) financially, and also contribute in the form of sweat equity (We have family experience working in contracting/carpentry/design). 

They compared prices for me.

If you want to buy it in an LLC you will lose most of those benefits.I’m no expert but the Pro’s of owning properties in an LLC do not compare to the pro’s of buying as a personal residence.I’ve done 3 househacks so far and collect via Venmo linked to my personal bank account.

Best thing to do is get pre-qualified and compare rates and total costs. 

Nothing different compared to other strategies.

@Ryan Larsen, If you're going to a larger property the stress test you want to use is to compare your net proceeds as a down payment for the new property. 

The valuation of properties 2-4 units are determined by Comparative Market Analysis. 

Then get ahold of the local utility provider and compare the cost of electric to the cost of gas.

Compare that with the 0.01% - 0.03% that most banks offer and its a no brainer.