I would suggest to communicate the situation with empathy.

You can also just do 20-25% down on a rental but I think a house hack would be the most efficient.

Fundamentally, I want a balance between an efficient, market-rate park and tenants who are happy and comfortable.

The deal highlighted our ability to identify profitable opportunities and execute them efficiently, delivering a substantial return on investment.

Any advice on how to proceed efficiently?

New to real estate investing so any help/recommendations means more than you know :) Does anyone know what would be the easiest or most efficient way to go about getting a new quadplex built in the Greater Atlanta/surrounding area?

Does anyone have recommendations for an STR on-call service (not full property management), which will handle basic guest communication during their stay and handle organizing repairs (i.e. calling a plumber, HVAC, etc. ... not actually doing repairs themselves)?

On the flip side having 2 residences in one building does bring efficiencies from a management/ownership standpoint.Finally, the payment structure you mentioned (30-40% until project completion) is fairly standard for pre-construction properties.

Establish a clear process for handling these requests and keep an emergency fund for unexpected repairs.Tenant Relations: Communication is key.

I've found contractors who are way more efficient (and definitely more talented than I am) and that helps me leverage my own time in to finding more deals.