Not sure of the pitfalls of selling to a wholesaler.

Should I try to make the deck on the second floor a common space or as part of a large bedroom?

There are a lot of things you can learn here to help avoid pitfalls, lost and lost money. 

Greatest financial pitfall when owning a rental property is vacancy time.

Additional Info —Key Details:Location: Outside Santa Fe, NMProperty Size: 20 acres (valued at $80,000)Project: Two new STR unitsExisting Experience: Family has two fully-occupied LTRs nearby, generating $2,000/monthConstruction Approach: Self-contracted with licensed trades for electrical/plumbingCost Assumption: $80,000 per unit, plus ~20% for inflation (based on 5–8-year-old build costs)Financing: Using land equity as down payment on construction loan (expecting closing costs to be major expense)Request: Looking for feedback, potential pitfalls, and general guidance

There are many pitfalls along the way. 

The profile of seller who uses a wholesaler is commonly anti-broker.

As a powerful organization, I would like to see Bigger Pockets become a leader in not simply educating real estate investors but leading the way in warning investors about the real estate guru pitfalls.  

A good team on the ground should be able to help you avoid all of these potential pitfalls. 

I just don’t know DSCR loans are great ways to scale your business, but they're not without pitfalls.