@John Postma We are working with about 5 owners that are at the same stage as you with almost identical stories.

SFH for mtrs.Nothing came through.Latest deal looks promising; in 2nd stage for negotations.But there was a plot twist.My current offer is $12K below asking and the seller has accepted it but taken off the offer for seller buy down, and won't pay my agent's 3% commission. 

Challenges like this can ultimately set the stage for a better-performing asset in the long run.

If you were in my shoes, what would you prioritize at this stage of the journey?

I currently have 3 LTR and soon will be remodeling a small family-owned shopping center in Wimberley, Texas. 

You'll have to furnish and stage it appropriately to make the listing stand out.

For seniors, living in an ADU on their children's property sure beats a $7K/mo assisted living center and still gives them independence.

I’m not promising a fairy tale, but if you want guidance from someone who’s spent late nights haggling with contractors, tweaking staging plans, and emailing roofers at odd hours, well, I’m here.

I am a former interior designer and did a great deal of work staging homes for sale.

I’m in the early stages of narrowing down markets and evaluating STR regulations, so once I finalize that, I’ll focus more on the design and amenities side.If you have any advice on pitfalls or ways to stand out in competitive neighborhoods, I’d love to hear your thoughts!