As time moves on and people are stepping up their design game (As an STR Designer this makes me SOOOO darn happy!)

I suspect my poor experience with Furnished Finder is because my units are very close to Harvard & MIT and, as such, are very popular with visiting scholars who are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities and location.

I work with a luxury interior design & architecture firm in Sarasota.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

She is an experienced flipper, a real estate professional and a great designer, but wants nothing to do with tax strategies and securing funding.

My advice for you (and my future self) so far is:- be very detailed about underwriting your deal- add at least 30% to what you think your rehab will cost (even if this figure came from a GC)- have a really detailed design concept before work starts (including fixtures/trim/color scheme/etc)- check with your city/township's building department and see what permits you need up front- have more than one exit strategy- add a few weeks/months to your projected timeline- purchase cash if at all possible- build relationships, take notes, and learn lessons along the way- have funGood luck! 

FirstSource and have them price you materials for one of their pre-built designs.   

Here’s a quick breakdown based on my experience:Building new construction gives you full control over the design and materials, allowing you to incorporate the latest energy-efficient systems.

They’re asking that I designate a project manager who would be able to visit the site regularly, but is not the GC.

We also have absolutely insane tenancy laws designed to protect tenants and make landlords' lives difficult.