We've been able to rent properties pretty quickly, just as long as the rental rate is appropriate!

What a drastic change when I came to Florida.

Year over year we've seen impressive appreciation rates and often times investors are able to re-sell at a profit a year later with minimal to no work.

I decided to add to that change by leaving my career to focusing on Real Estate.

Maybe half upfront and reduce the rate of interest on the balance..

Owner-occupied commercial properties generally get better interest rates and terms when compared to pure investment properties. 

(This may have changed in subsequent funds, so check with PPR.) 

Start with a competitor analysis—see what STRs and MTRs in your area are charging and their occupancy rates.

rates are going to be 10 to 15% with points of 2 to 10 points depending.. then you have to have the money for the infrastructure .. 

The ownership could be changed prior to structuring the parking arrangement, but last-minute changes without time to season the ownership change would significantly increase the risk the transaction could be disallowed as a step transaction under audit.