This last questions sounds area specific.

My intentions are to help others learn research steps, not to single out a specific owner or property. 

I live in one of the most touristic areas of the whole country, have a solid background in the b2c travel industry and I am willing to go the short term route eventually mixed with mid-term in case of opportunities in specific areas where I think it would make sense.

Zillow is a powerful search tool and you can weed out properties that won't fit your criteria. 

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

To see these variables for a specific neighbourhood, I used the multiselection tool and I found these values: Music Row: Occ. rate: 76%, Avg. stay: 3.06 days, Avg. daily rate: $229, Annual bookings: 98.1Sobro: Occ. rate: 79%, Avg. stay: 3.47 days, Avg. daily rate: $346, Annual bookings: 95.7North Capitol: Occ. rate: 74.6%, Avg. stay: 3.03 days, Avg. daily rate: $339, Annual bookings: 94.0Eastwood: Occ. rate: 78%, Avg. stay: 2.95 days, Avg. daily rate: $128, Annual bookings: 103.2Sobro:Occ. rate: 79%, Avg. stay: 3.47 days, Avg. daily rate: $346, Annual bookings: 95.7Maxwell: Occ. rate: 81.5%, Avg. stay: 4.07 days, Avg. daily rate: $323, Annual bookings: 96.2Out of all the neighbourhoods, I decided to deep dive into Music Row, although I am not sure if there is a high supply of for-sale units in this area (can anyone confirm this?)

Best of luck on your house hacking journey, and feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions or need further guidance!

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Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

The 1099-S you received at closing reflects the full sales price because it's reporting the total amount received from the sale before any specific deductions or payments.For tax purposes, you would need to consider the net proceeds from the sale.