@Jerryll Noorden Is correct, we almost became best friends once and then things took a drastic turn.

I am now focused on rebuilding my business and running an ACTUAL business instead of a cool hobby that I tell my friends. 

That has less to do with crime (in the area that I live I don't see it as a big issue) and more to do with taxes and tenant-friendly laws.For any area that is higher crime, you should budget for higher vacancy (and significantly higher vacancy if you don't set tight screening standards and have to evict a tenant) and higher repairs and maintenance.Good luck!

I am in the process of purchasing my first STR.

In reality it may lead you to some kind of shell company with no contact info or 'friend of a friend with a license', but it's at least a good place to start

I am looking to purchase another primary residence after my 1-year mark however, I was wondering if lenders will be able to use my Airbnb income to help qualify for my next purchase?

The market rent puts all three together at approximately $2900 monthly.Costs behind the acquisition:Property taxes: $5000 yearlyInsurance estimate for all three: $3,300 yearlyC-class properties (not best location, their condition is about average - older properties)Purchase price: $250,000k$15k down and $235k seller financed at 6% interest for 30 years. 5-year PPP.

The property I’m purchasing currently has a fence on 3 sides, but no gate(s).

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

You're stacking risk factors - first deal, partnership, no existing revenue source, and making an off market purchase for the first time.