**one con is that you pay no matter what the occupancy is.  

Market Analysis Tools: Utilize platforms like AirDNA to research market trends, average daily rates, and occupancy rates in your target areas.Financing Options: Explore various loan options beyond conventional mortgages, such as DSCR loans, which focus on the property's income potential.Networking: Connect with other investors through forums like Facebook Groups and industry conferences like the IMN STR Forum to gain insights and find potential resources.Legal and Tax Counsel: Consult with local attorneys and tax professionals to navigate zoning regulations, licensing requirements, and potential tax implications of STR ownership.

If you are an owner-occupant and just doing some STR on the side there are a lot of homeowners insurance companies that will cover that with an endorsement.Talk to an Independent Agent that has access to multiple markets.

In houston, I believe that most of the really high occupancy listings on Airbnb are *probably* primarily mid-term (based on conversations with investors in the area, and my own experience with an STR). 

Viewable move-in ready properties will sell to owner occupants, leaving investors in the dust. 

IF and that’s a BIG IF as I would have to meet the STR Market occupancy rate in order to make that happen.

Just be sure to run conservative estimates using lower occupancy in winter and don’t forget to budget for cleaning, management, and platform fees.Also worth checking:•HOA rules on short-term rentals•Local STR ordinances•Historical comps (AirDNA or PriceLabs can help)It’s great that you’d also personally enjoy the place — that’s a bonus!

In some cases, residents have successfully challenged HOAs or negotiated exceptions based on owner-occupancy, financial hardship, or ambiguous rules.You could also try talking to the HOA board directly - calmly and respectfully lay out your situation, the permits, your financial need, and ask if they’d consider granting an exemption or temporary allowance.

It has more stable schools, stronger owner-occupant demand, and less investor saturation compared to central Dayton.

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