CRE is in trouble, particularly large office buildings in big metros with a lot of vacancy. 

According to AirDNA, the analytics broken down are a 60% occupancy with a gross revenue of $32,000.00 in my 1st year.

I have experience using DSCR loans that calculate the STR revenue to purchase smaller single family homes.

I grew up in Erie, PA but I am currently an officer in the Army stationed at Fort Stewart which is near Savannah, Georgia.

I have seen properties show up as far as ~$50k lower in annual revenue than in realized income, so know that the numbers aren't always perfect!

Nancy......the answer to learning about becoming an REI.....do your own FREE homework....read books on RE....RE finacining....befriend a loan officer near you and pick thier brain....the same with a realtor..... as some one else suggested, attend a local pre RE class....

What are some creative revenue generating strategies that you all have explored?

@Harsh Poshti  You do need to check with the local zoning office. 

If it's a single member LLC then they prefer to have an officer sign, which would be you and your legal name.

No idea if it is accurate or if anything has changed since then, but it indicated the following:PROGRAM 1 Owner use up to 2 weeks 50% of Adjusted Gross Standard FF&E in high season & 2 weeks Revenues from the Unit and accessory in low season package required.