I too am in the process, granted the beginning stages of leaving my W2 job, to pursue real estate and just got licensed this year. keep up the great work!

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Now I am in the early stages of development.I am working with a consulting firm to help with a concept plan, engineering, and to get the city to sign off on everything.

WE wont put it on the market until its about 30 days out from CO. the other market were we are active Loudoun County VA We have 3 subidivisions going in the platting stages from 35 lots to 250 lots.. all of them have contracts on them from National builders the 35 lot is Toll  the bigger ones are Lennar..

I would also suggest doing a hard look at the staging and photography of your place.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

Before listing it, I had lots of expenses, including painting, floor refinishing, plumbing repairs, staging, cleaning, etc.In a 1031 exchange, I purchased two small multifamily homes which also have some roof work, painting, plumbing, etc. 

Not sure where your STR is located, but you might want to look into local STR management companies that also offer staging services.

I know as the Lender, I always have the option to modify things but the NoD helps set the stage if the borrower doesn't act or respond in a way I feel is beneficial to getting the project across the finish line and me my capital back.     

We financed this deal using a conventional loan, and taking portions of my 401K out to make the down payment and stage the house for STR and MTR.