If that furniture grants you that performance potential go for it.It appears you're looking more so for what your break even point is.

I had one short term rental that was granted a permit earlier this year and I have been operating it for months now as an STR.

Coupling all of these (if capable) will grant the most favorable return.I know some buyers will not be comfortable buying a multi unit and some aren't comfortable with buying a home that requires renovation, and some won't qualify for down payment assistance.

For those that have invested $10k have you thought about investing that amount with Grant Cardone..

.- Limit government-granted benefits.- Develop market-based compensation and governance policies.- Clarify the nature of ongoing government backstop (implicit and/or explicit).When could this happen?

As a part of the partnership with the state of Virginia, which included $750 million of Virginia taxpayer money for infrastructure improvements to support the Amazon HQ2, Virginia is offering Amazon $550 million in grants for hitting that hiring goals, and an additional $200 million for hiring 12,850 more employees from 2030-2034.

Look into Illinois first-time buyer programs for potential grants, and think about leveraging business credit once you’re established.Good luck!

Some first-time home-buyer programs and grants require up to 5 years of primary residency unless you opt to sell sooner.2. 

If you are willing to live in urban areas you may want to talk to a local bank in your market and see if they have any incentives or grant loans for certain areas.  

Quote from @Grant Shipman: Hey BiggerPockets Community,If you’re raising capital for real estate syndications, you need to be aware of SEC regulations—because one wrong move could put you in serious legal trouble.Many new syndicators think they can just start pooling money from investors without following the proper rules.