Light color makes the rooms seem larger and natural wood looks good.It's tricky to get a really good even stain.

You made a great choice on Minut!

This will drive how much you can borrow.Consider More Modest Options FirstWith $200k in investments to deploy, look at starting with 1-2 short-term rental properties first to gain experience before scaling up.Explore markets closer to your mom's current location that may have lower costs but still tourism appeal.This allows you to validate the model and your ability to operate short-term rentals successfully before risking more capital.The short-term rental concept could potentially work, but I would recommend starting with a smaller, very well-researched first step to validate the model before going all-in on a larger endeavor.

Why not pull out the capital you have tied up to have a larger down payment (or even spread it over multiple properties) and maybe even keep some extra money in the bank for reserves and renovations?

Depending on the lending situation you may need to make a larger down payment to satisfy that part of the rule.

With the success of Surprise and Queen Creek, the valley will only get larger and expand.

Hey Eric, Nice choice! 

Risk Tolerance: Commercial real estate often involves larger investments and higher risks, but potentially higher rewards.Expertise and Resources: Commercial properties may require more specialized knowledge in leasing, property management, and market analysis.Market Conditions: Local market dynamics, including vacancy rates, rental trends, and economic forecasts, should influence your decision.Ultimately, both commercial and residential real estate can be profitable investments when approached wisely.

I find that Tampa and Cape Coral are larger markets, but it seems that it is harder to find properties that cash flow.

Do you think the larger homes offer a higher return?