Hi Collin,After managing hundreds of properties, I always keep an eye on short-term rental trends, especially in key markets like the Smokies.

With strategic upgrades and efficient project management, we turned this investment into a profitable success, showcasing the power of smart renovations and market expertise.

Purchase price: $925,000 Cash invested: $75,000 Sale price: $1,190,000 Bought and styled and managed a luxury Airbnb in Scottsdale.

The attorneys I have worked with when buying a large apartment complex have all recommend one LLC for holding the property and one for managing it.  

I could move over to Cleveland to use the same property management for a similar deal?

Owner-Builder Construction Loan (Challenging but Possible)Some lenders offer owner-builder loans, but they usually require:✅ Strong financials (good credit, assets, low debt-to-income)✅ A solid construction plan, budget, and timeline✅ Proof of prior experience (renovations help, but formal experience is a plus)✅ A licensed contractor or project manager to sign off on the build2.

I actually have two south side chicago properties right in that pocket of Greater Grand Crossing.The key here, more than anywhere else, is proper tenant screening and property management. 

if you have proper team you can self manage. are you local to the area?

Those are spray and pray techniques that don't fit with sellers right now because sellers/owners are sitting on a very low rate and don't want to move to go up 4-5 points on their rate.Listings aren't a start now thing as well.

But generally speaking the training business is just like any other small to mid size corporation.. you only have one owner or CEO and they manage folks under them..