This is definitely a complex puzzle to solve.

I really appreciate any help you can provide,A Puzzled Young Entrepreneur

I really appreciate any help you can provide,A Puzzled Young Entrepreneur

Last pieces of the puzzle are getting sign off from an architect that the building will (hopefully) not need a sprinkler system and will be completely up to code. 

You have a bunch of puzzle pieces floating about that may not be clear until you start to get some answers.

I am currently in an exploratory mode and trying to nail some of the best locations to purchase STR properties in.

Is this too big of a puzzle just starting out?

The author has a puzzling way of looking at it.I can see his view point but, the way I look at it, homes come in 3 basic fit and finishes, plus we have location, neighborhood upkeep, and neighbors to look it.Regarding Fit and Finish, we can look at Basic, middle and (high end, which can go very high).A basic new home in a cookie cutter neighborhood is not as good as a 1970's custom high end home in a better neighborhood (Sales price will tell you that).it an apples to oranges comparison.Just my 2 cents. 

I am still really puzzled. 

All are very important pieces to the puzzle, so nobody should discount another's strengths or efforts.