Short of that, hiring an experienced general contractor or (probably better) and architect would be the way to go. 

Considering going in with other investors on a condotel unit in Las Vegas.Do condotels have anything different about them - as far as taxation/regulation/classification vs any other type of short term rental?

Inventory is coming up, I don't think we see prices shoot up after ---not in the short-term.

Some areas may still be good to invest in even with global uncertainty.Interest Rates – Try to get a good mortgage rate now, as waiting for rates to drop could be risky.Cash Flow – If the rental income covers your costs and gives a profit, it's a good sign to buy.Long-Term Thinking – Real estate tends to grow in value over time, even if there are short-term changes.Rather than holding off, look for deals that make sense for your goals now.

Is there a strategy for buying something that someone else has already improved or is inexpensive (or off-market) and starting to do a short-term rental right away?    

A PML in markets like Phoenix probably didn't have a great time getting short-sold in the great recession. 

We are very well versed in the Short Term Rental market here in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg.

;(The short of any marketing tactic:  "its the list stupid".   

Finding a short-term rental (STR) that works with a mortgage is achievable, but it's essential to start by working with an investor-friendly real estate agent.

Since 2020 we've been selling these units to individuals and organizations that may buy from 1 to 5-6 units each, but currently trying to expand our business.Given the interest rates for financing these types of structures and how much landlords are charging (for both short-term and long-term rentals), I found that the net income is way higher than the average mortgage payment, so basically it's free money.I've been thinking it'd be a good idea to partner up with a real estate developer to develop a mobile park.