From a design perspective, I think you need to work on a more cohesive look throughout and tone down some of the colors you have going on in the living room/kitchen.

It could create a more favorable borrowing environment for real estate investors.

I'd reccomend you start with a more turnkey or light value add deal until you find a trustworthy contractor.

Both long-term and short-term rentals have their pros and cons, especially here in San Antonio.Long-Term Rentals:- Stability: With long-term tenants, you have a more stable income and fewer turnover costs.- Less Management: Once a tenant is in place, there’s typically less day-to-day management required.- Consistency: In neighborhoods like Northwest and Northeast San Antonio, long-term rentals can offer consistent demand due to local schools and businesses.Short-Term Rentals:- Higher Potential Income: You can charge more per night, especially during peak tourist seasons.- Flexibility: If you want to use the property yourself occasionally, you have that option.- More Work: Managing a short-term rental requires more effort with frequent guest turnover and maintaining high standards for reviews.As for platforms, Airbnb is popular, but you might also consider VRBO or Booking.com for short-term rentals.

This would include user verification, deal posting, and investment tracking.Pros:Higher potential for user engagement and transaction volume.Addresses a more significant need in the real estate investment space.Potential for greater revenue through transaction fees and premium subscriptions.Cons:More complex to build, requiring robust user verification and secure transaction handling.Higher initial investment of time and resources.I have already received strong positive feedback from my Dealsletter subscribers, with many expressing interest in a more comprehensive platform.

It can be a more stable rental.It depends upon what you think commercial market value is.

Similar to real estate, ground up construction typically has higher risk because time factor can play a more important role and there are no monies generated early on. 

Now I'm looking for a more generalized list to potentially add to my direct mail campaign down the road. 

Vaping doesn't produce the same strong odors or lingering smoke as traditional cigarettes or hookah, which could be a more acceptable option for your tenant.

While flipping houses taught me a lot, I soon realized that I wanted a more scalable and passive income stream.This led me to the world of apartment buildings.