In terms of creative ideas, you could look into leveraging that construction experience and partnering on a deal to ease the initial capital need.

The office comprises about 33% of the SF and 20% of the current revenue.

While I don’t plan on flipping the house, I intend to use the property for short-term rentals (STR), and based on my research, it seems like it will perform well either as an STR or a long-term rental (LTR).Any ideas on how I can source the financing or recommendations for better lenders would be greatly appreciated!

To whom this may concern, 
I am an investor looking to buy my second property. I bought a condo in Norman Oklahoma 3 years ago and due to the rental market, I have struggled to get another. I am not able to take equi...

Any idea how the inflation & high interest rates affected the RE market/s? 

There's no real hard and fast way or only 1 way or doing your first 2 points. your subject line suggests you're not looking to go to a large shop like a JLL or a CBRE which honestly I don't blame you those offices are usually pretty bloated.As far as monthly costs, if you are going to individually get a costar or other such license you are probably looking at $500-$1000 a month pretty easy in overhead once you have office dues, mls dues, marketing, etc. 

Another option would be to connect with the hospital's administrative offices, as they may have partnerships with local landlords for these types of accommodations.Regarding utilities, in mid-term rental situations, it varies.

I have an idea which news slant you are listening to in order to hear something like that LOL.  

@Stephen Schroeder it would be fantastic for PMCs to be able to charge owners as you describe, as owners might then truly appreciate everything their PMC does for them.Unfortunately, no one has yet devised how to practically do this.So, PMCs' absorb most office & admin expenses and are compensated for them via the monthly fees they charge their clients.

Hi guys, I'm looking at buying my first multifamily in the US, I've found some nice new construction properties in the Independence Heights area of Houston Texas (around $500K). This fits my plan for a couple of reaso...