)  - 60K in cash for downpayment +more for renovations- Strong local connections with contractors of all trades - Ability to get building materials at cost through family/business connections- Have a strong eye for style and design (Tends to lean on the high end of things as that is my business)  - 750+ Credit.

The IRS Chief Counsel released a memo stating that to perform cost segregation properly one must have knowledge of construction, construction techniques, design, auditing and estimation procedures.

Hello All, I am not sure if there is a rule of thumb to how much a design should cost but I received an estimate of $23K for Civil engineering work (site plan, storm drainage plan, site grading, soil erosion & utility plan), $25k for  Architectural and structural and $11K for MEP for 12 units townhouse (2 bed and 2.5 bath) on a slab. 

Most hotel rooms are designed to appeal to the most people which means they are usually quite bland.

I have the best luck with a simple postcard with my phone number all over it with a clear message about buying houses. go big printing dot com has many great designs.

You need to do your research to see what is selling in your target market, for how much, with what features.

Most if not all have lengthy agreements with clauses after clauses that are designed not to favor you if you want more autonomy in your property. 

@Sara Abernethy - Have you tried to just use the AirBnB calendar "Private note" feature?

I have a client whom I am designing a modular home and he has been shopping around for loans.

Sarah,Almost forgot to mention a BiggerPockets featured book: "Lend to Live" by Beth Pinkley Johnson and Alexandria Breshears.