Also confirm if its a planned community sometimes they have multiple HOA (master and local) that this can fall under. 

Fall 2027 is very realistic and could even happen sooner, especially since markets don’t need to “improve” for house hacking to work; softer or sideways markets can actually create better owner-occupied opportunities.

Mackay sits within striking distance of Idaho Falls and Sun Valley while offering something those places no longer do: access, space, and authenticity.

We bought our house in Middle Tennessee back in the Fall of 2018 for a really good price when you consider how much housing is selling for today.

We would set you up business general liability (slip/fall) and professional liability (professionally messed up, think medical malpractice) coverage.

Many lock companies claim Operating Temperature: -20°F, don't fall for it.

As she was talking all I heard was "out of state investment property (we live in California) leaning short term rental in an emerging neighborhood where we can fall back on long term rental to give us multiple outs."

The first property is a tiny, 1 bedroom 1.5 bath log home in the Black Bear Falls resort in Gatlinburg. 

Underwrite as many deals as possible and don't fall in love with any one house.

For a first multifamily, underwriting conservatively (in-place rents, realistic expenses) helps avoid surprises.MLS access is a big advantage, but I’d also talk with listing agents early and identify backups in case a deal falls through.