Just out of curiousity why would someone choose this model over a short term rental that is isolated by itself (privacy) or a hotel? 

Like many others on BP , I do prefer some element of privacy as I do not want tenants and such googling me and finding threads where I have used them as an example .  

A Comprehensive Guide to Homebuying, it's essential to be thorough and methodical to ensure you're making an informed decision but draw boundaries, it's okay to open built-in closets and kitchen cabinets to assess the property, However, respect the seller's privacy by not invading their personal space, such as medicine cabinets, storage boxes, or clothing drawers,Interior:Architectural style.Bedroom and bathroom count, size, and location.Closet and storage space.Number of floors.Sightlines and general floorplan.Appliance age and condition.Light switches and socket count.Plumbing and water pressure.Natural light and views.Noise levels.Stairway width and type.Porches and decks.Garage and parking capacity.Proximity to neighboring homes.Remodeling opportunities.Exterior:Roof and siding condition.Landscaping and outdoor maintenance needs.Additional Considerations:Take notes and photos during the tour.Use your five senses to assess the home's condition.Ask your real estate agent questions about the home's features, flaws, and market conditions.Red Flags:Overly scented rooms.Water stains and damage.Lack of maintenance.Foundation issues.Sagging ceiling.Fresh paint that may be covering up issues.Final Tips:Be prepared to make multiple offers before finding the right home at the right price.Stick to your budget when making an offer.Don't overlook potential red flags just because you love a home.

if you are able to, would go the whole house rental. it would likely lead to more revenue as most guests would prefer privacy the entire stay. 

If you can't commit at least 2 hours a day or 8 hours a week (in my experience) and a few hundred a month- I’m at $200/mo in marketing, lots of driving for dollars and TTPIf you know you can't commit to that - DO NOT SPEND THE MONEY.However if you are super hungry and you’re going to wake up insanely early and work on lunch or lock yourself in the laundry room to have privacy to cold call for a few hours a day -- if you can keep the promise to yourself - DO IT.

Do not just get randoms, this is going to take a lot of work to protect your privacy and personal residence.

I do this because of the privacy.

While that one cash-flows better, it doesn't have any sort of yard and the privacy is limited since it's surrounded by multi-family properties.

The studio has large windows on both sides of the unit so i do not want to loose any of that natural light, and I am thinking of eitherA - Doing a full glass partition wall with glass door, with smart glass that can frost to create privacy when in use and allow sunlight when not in use to both sides of the apartmentorB - Doing a higher end full wall foldable partition on a track that closes the whole new "room" into a bedroom but can close back up and fold away to make it a studio again if not in use.Thanks for your input

Also, when we asked if we could speak to three references of people who completed the program, we were told "no" due to privacy reasons and to instead watch the testimonial videos online.