Some design and amenity ideas:+ Welcoming living space with plush seating for family hangouts+ Coffee bar or stocked tea station for early mornings before campus events+ Dining table or breakfast nook perfect for family meals+ Dedicated workspace for parents who need to check in on workFor sports fans, tap into their game-day energy and make your STR the go-to spot for a fun, convenient stay:+ Big, comfortable seating & a great TV setup (think oversized couch, streaming sports channels)+ Game-day essentials like a mini fridge stocked with game-day snacks/drinks+ Outdoor space with a grill & seating for pre- or post-game gatherings+ Good parking (sports fans hate scrambling)+ Team spirit decor touches (subtle, not tacky—think framed sports prints, not full-on mascot murals)Your design & reviews will do most of the marketing but to market directly to these guests:🎯 List your STR on sites where parents and alumni book (if allowed)🎯 Partner with local businesses—coffee shops, sports bars, or tailgate services—where your ideal guests hang out🎯 Optimize your listing title and description with phrases like “Perfect for Visiting Parents & College Game Days”🎯 Time any discounts/promotions around major campus events—homecoming, graduation, big rivalry gamesThink of it this way, you’re not just offering a place to stay—you’re creating an experience they’ll want to book again and again.

Have run across this issue several times when getting referrals from other real estate investors.

For those that do not feel comfortable enough with excel to build out a tool on your own, I would suggest starting by taking excel courses focused on dynamic real estate modeling.

Together, we can pave the way for the next generation of real estate billionaires.

Quote from @Evan Malburg: Hey BP Community, I'm new to investing, but not new to real estate.

There are no "easy ways" in real estate.

I have gotten a lot out of listening to the podcasts while I drive, and then I often order the business or real estate book that the guests recommend. 

Eventually, I found real estate syndications and became a full time passive investor.  

Start anywhere—offer to assist, intern, whatever it takes—and absorb as much knowledge as you can.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?