To me STR and hotel caters to different groups of travelers and so despite competition as long as the travel demand of Hawaii remains (as you pointed out is a robust assumption) I think both will continue to do well.  

This was my second foray into real estate investing, the previous one being through a “full service” turnkey provider.

That's great that he travels so much but ask him to provide where he rented and where he slept during that time. 

I already provide 110 electric and gas for a gas appliance.  

@Annabelle Rozen  I believe the stability of the rental market within Allentown is rather robust. 

I know many landlords set a credit score threshold around 580-600 for Section 8 tenants since the program provides a rental guarantee.

Private money lenders or construction loan specialists, on the other hand, are faster and more flexible, though their rates and terms will likely be less favorableFor a more rural area, local banks will almost certainly understand the market better, but connecting with private lenders who specialize in spec homes could provide more agility.

But I understand where I’m at now, and am willing to work for free until I can provide such value.A little about me.

Unfortunately, I think you should eat the cost on this.If you have a door that can lock, you should provide the key.

You really shouldn’t be running your business on a stranger googling answers for you but…the google says:  Depending on the rental agreement, Georgia landlords typically must provide a 60-day notice for lease renewals or terminations, while tenants generally need to give only a 30-day notice for lease termination.Jan 18, 2024If a new lease is not signed, and the landlord continues to accept monthly rent, the terms of the original lease still apply, except the landlord is required to give sixty (60) days' notice before she can terminate the lease or change the terms, and you (the tenant) are required to give thirty (30) days' notice before leaving.So you can’t non-renew until the end of April and you can’t even increase the rent until then.