It can still work out super well, but it's a bet, and if you're spending your last dollar, you're in a less stable position than your competition.If you want cashflow in Utah (as in more than $200/month), vacation/short-term rentals, treating an ADU like a duplex, or renting by the room have better margins. 

My partner and I are exploring the concept of stealing the idea of raising capital for syndications and such and using it for our smaller scale residential investments, gaining some experience in how that works, what it looks like to raise capital, and just adding to our experience and track record.Now, while offsetting DTI is great, there comes a point in which it just makes sense to use other people's money and capabilities they have in methods such as equity money partnerships.

It could absolutely work out, it's just a different risk profile.

I think you are on the right track.

@Ernesto SalgadoCongratulations on the recent offer and hope things work out well.

As much as I hate to admit it, listing with a realtor does net you more money on average, so let them try with the sign, and if/when it doesn't work out for the price they want, ask them to try listing with a realtor.Also, putting the listing on zillow is not too difficult.

Obviously, they lose out on some prospective tenants who want a full year lease, but it seems to work out well for them.  

I ran into one owned by an LLC I had to do a little more digging to track down the owner.   

It sounds like you are already on the right track... learning and saving while you consider the right move. 

Most renters will get back on track as soon as they know you're serious.