Maintenance free exteriors.

The other group making good money have a business designed to get some portion of YOUR money.

I figure if I can get really good at helping people design shared home plans, then maybe I can create a business around it.There’s no pressure or obligation here—this is just an opportunity for me to learn and help. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence other investment in Devils Elbow. 5680 Sqft Design and build in 8 months What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Conventional mortgages are designed for individuals to purchase homes, not for businesses.

Since you're a U.S. citizen living abroad, non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) programs designed for foreign nationals might be an ideal solution for your situation.

.), Designing and Furnishing (amenities, design, theme, linens, etc), and operating (Insurance, Property management or self-management, Tech & Tools, Cleaners & handy people, etc)All of these could be covered depending on who you work with that can cover each topic. 

You'll need to compare apples to apples. 40k seems like a low number to design, furnish and amenitize a competitive short term rental projected to do $100k. 

ROBS designed to invest retirement funds into an active business.

(Also, ask them who they use to design it.)