But that is my back pocket plan B.Trying to come up with some sort of bridge strategy to then domino the owner occupied refi route first.Plan C is being the opportunity to potential investors, which I have a lot of interested people but ideally want to do this solo.

Sort of the same as above.  99% of our interactions with guests is very positive but the 1% can put a bad taste in anyone's mouth. 

Maybe possible in HCOL area without leverage, but it would likely need a approaching $5k/unit without leverage and the ROI would not be good.What do you think happens to the rent on a property with this sort of appreciation?

If there are utility bills, car payments, that sort of day-to-day necessity items, that's not good.2. 

Everyone has been super helpful. as far as protection, may I ask what sorts of insurance should I consider starting out in a househack 

At 5 months you can use their "image and likeness" per the IRS.

Click on images to enlarge.The house was not suitable for the MLS.

It can be different than where you want to live.Then you look at the type of cash or financing you want to use, borrow from banks, borrow from hard money lender, use creative financing, use your 401(k), relatives, etc Then you ask lots of questionsSometimes it takes someone with some experience to help you sort that all out.Here are some thoughts from what we teach, but it will give you something to think aboutClick on Images to enlarge

I have a CPA I work with who I’m sure will sort all of it out, just didn’t want to do something if it would cause a huge tax headache later.Do you know if you convert a STR to a LTR after a cost seg, will it cause a large repayment of taxes (I’m doing the cost segs to lower my W2 tax rate).

Can't guarantee you won't have the same sorts of issues, but maybe have better luck.