I'm surprised by some of the responses here about how people like VRBO more than AirBNB.

If you are looking for cash flow, I would look at a 4-plex.

Going direct instead of having a GC do the work will save you money too since that GC will put a percentage on top of work. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

At the end of the parable each one presented what they did with the talent.

Assuming a 40% expense ratio, the net operating income at the current income level would be around $19,440 annually and $28,800 after renovations.At a $360,000 asking price, the cap rate based on current NOI would be 5.4%, which is low for a park with park-owned homes and required renovations.

Meets at the Dave and Busters in Euless.

Is it as simple as getting the site designed and engineered for the footprint, cleared and graded (all of which I am comfortable with), and then hiring a GC to build the building?

However, the Charlotte region is a very large area, and pricing varies drastically depending on what sub-market you are looking at. 

You will see many of those people paid $10k and look at the type of questions they are asking.