@Silas Melson, I agree with @Bruce Woodruff that a price per square foot approach is likely to be the least accurate and least useful.

I would love to help out while also learning from you as we are growing fast enough to need more robust and reproducible systems.Thanks,Miguel

In regard to the best interest rates, the market is pretty fragmented so it's best to check around wherever you are looking to establish your foot print. 

For STRs, focus on areas with robust tourism and flexible regulations.

It may well form part of the bank valuation in terms of square foot, and it may be covered in the habitation license (the habitation license would cover house + annex), but it will be treated differently and need to be closed off for rental.

I am new to the real estate game and got my foot in the door by purchasing my first property as a live in renovation.

I'm a new investor shopping in the Cincinnati market, and I just want to make sure I'm starting on the right foot. 

Reposition the property to a higher and better use. 4 years ago we purchased a 10,000 square foot building used as a music school.

Feel free to reach out if you need anything while you are getting your foot in the door with real estate.

This is a 2500 sq foot 3 bed 2 bath both sides.