More like a 101 of taxation: you had a reserve of losses -> it helps when you have profits.And a tax geek addendum:I also do not see a direct link to cost segregation benefits here.

Would you mind sharing the cost?

You are correct in your assumption that it will impact how low they can go on the down payment, though, b/c commissions will need to be paid out of closing costs. 

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John said no, that our offer wasn't going to cover the design work and I asked him what the cost of the design work is.

With $15-20K liquid, focus on lower-cost Midwest markets where down payments stretch further. 

My money market funds are dedicated to go towards a down payment, closing costs, etc.

In the future, I’ll factor in contractor costs more.

...And what the buy-in cost is?

It doesn't have the huge opportunity cost that STRs do in peak season.