The idea of finishing the basement to create a personal space for you and your dogs sounds like a great use of the area.Given your background as an active-duty military member and a licensed real estate agent with a decade of experience, you're well-equipped to navigate the complexities of real estate investment.

Because again I wanna create my own real estate empire.

Wouldn't be my choice, personally.I can always get more money.

The only advise I would give is that if you have a team member or  virtual assistant, one task should be for them to keep track of bookings so that there are no double bookings. 

I have a lease that I created using Avail that is similar to my leases on my other medium term rentals but I have a few clauses on occupancy that are specific to my house hack.

Have you considered creating an actual lease for a bigger, scarier man with 3 pit bulls?  

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You will have to create listings on the various platforms.You will have to find multiple vendors for repairsYou will have to have cleaners.

I'm actively looking to connect with and assist a local investor.

I own a 2/3 condo in OC that breaks even , and I want to add more properties to my portfolio to create passive income.