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Most direct answer, if you live in Tennessee and are buying a SFH, and are willing to personally come to California on vacation once a year (such as when the short term rental isn't occupied by others on vacation who are paying you for the privilege), 2nd homes can be acquired at 90% LTV.Checklist here: https://selling-guide.fanniema...But, for a traditional long term rental, if that is your intent in your heart of hearts when you sit across from the notary who will take your fingerprints, no there are not.

Deploy some money periodically into Airbnbs in popular vacation areas (National Parks, beach towns, etc.) that will bring me some solid cash flow.I'd love to network with other investors at various stages of their investing journey.

In your case, you delivered notice to vacate.

The owners promised a vacant duplex and I believe neither side has vacated yet. 

I would like to ask one of the tenants to vacate so that I can make interior updates and rent it for market rent.

Mid May I gave one of my tenants notice to vacate July 1.

Congratulations on the househack enjoy living for free!

Mine would.say if less than 500 worth of stuff (yard sale proces) then I can the property back.My next trick if needed is to call code enforcement and have them put up a 24 hour notice to vacate as property is not habitable without utilities. 

I enjoy the Over 20 years of experience has told me one thing, the opportunity will pass you by if you don't move now and your hesitation is just fear speaking due to a lack of preparation for that moment.