For example, this can be adding square footage, adding an extra unit, or adding a pool in a STR market/luxury market.  

Smart tech, such as fast Wi-Fi, streaming services, and keyless entry, consistently gets positive feedback, as do luxury bathroom additions like plush towels and rain showers.

For example, in higher-end or luxury markets, where the price point is much higher, full-service staging can be a game-changer.

If you have the time to devote to it, direct to seller methods can be very effective, but will take ultra-patience and intensive work. 

Provided I can establish a solid investment plan tailored to their financial needs/comforts such as debt ratios and income, they would be more than happy to offer me some financial control.Additionally, If I wanted to, for the sake of building my own personal wealth, I admittedly have the luxury of taking a loan from my parents.

Think luxury vacation rentals in high-demand areas like San Diego.4.

Here in mid-west flyover country, rents are still creeping up and almost all the development has been luxury rentals (mostly by Redwood).

We sold a wonderful two unit STR in Depoe Bay in 2024, which generally is a no-go zone but has neighborhoods with specific commercial zoning that allows for vacation rental usages as well as a brand new development of luxury homes that allows STR usages similar to Olivia Beach in nearby Lincoln City. 

You should treat it as a luxury package rather than regular STR. 

My specialty as an example is working with investors looking to build portfolios of Short Term Rental/ luxury vacation properties all across the US.  90% of my clients use the 10% down second home occupancy loan.