Investors need to factor in zoning regulations and parking requirements, which are essential for smooth permit approval.

If someone you don't know reached out to you to offer you a loan and you do not know them, they are essentially acting as a hard money lender (lending based on the hard asset and not a prior relationship they had with you)."

Some design and amenity ideas:+ Welcoming living space with plush seating for family hangouts+ Coffee bar or stocked tea station for early mornings before campus events+ Dining table or breakfast nook perfect for family meals+ Dedicated workspace for parents who need to check in on workFor sports fans, tap into their game-day energy and make your STR the go-to spot for a fun, convenient stay:+ Big, comfortable seating & a great TV setup (think oversized couch, streaming sports channels)+ Game-day essentials like a mini fridge stocked with game-day snacks/drinks+ Outdoor space with a grill & seating for pre- or post-game gatherings+ Good parking (sports fans hate scrambling)+ Team spirit decor touches (subtle, not tacky—think framed sports prints, not full-on mascot murals)Your design & reviews will do most of the marketing but to market directly to these guests:🎯 List your STR on sites where parents and alumni book (if allowed)🎯 Partner with local businesses—coffee shops, sports bars, or tailgate services—where your ideal guests hang out🎯 Optimize your listing title and description with phrases like “Perfect for Visiting Parents & College Game Days”🎯 Time any discounts/promotions around major campus events—homecoming, graduation, big rivalry gamesThink of it this way, you’re not just offering a place to stay—you’re creating an experience they’ll want to book again and again.

During the allowable noise hours, you essentially express that noise happens and the landlord will not get involved with any noise complaints. 

So essentially, the result is the same as a “net listing”? 

However, there are other loans designed for fixer uppers referred to us hard money loans, bridge loans, or fix and flip loans but whatever you want to call them they're essentially short term, interest only loans with no prepayment penalties designed to finance a higher % of your purchase price and typically all of your renovations not to exceed a certain % of the ARV (typically 75% max). 

Yes, some immigrants send remittances to their families, but the majority of their earnings are spent locally—on rent, groceries, gas, and other essentials—directly supporting the U.S. economy.

Essentially, underwrite your deal with conservative assumptions, add 6+ months vacancy and one large capex item.

They are essentially giving the property to you at fair market price, so someone is going to need to pay taxes on that fair market price.

Essential for operator to name you (or your business) as an additional insured.