**Maintenance**: Be prepared for a bit more wear and tear compared to market-rate rentals.

You can be as creative as you can imagine.

These details and the creative aspect of an STR seem like they will be an exciting avenue. 

They may be bluffing and may not do anything, but Id prepare myself.

@Clare Pitcher we do 12+ month leases to avoid vacancies Nov-Feb.If we take over an occupied property, evict or have tenancy-abandon a property, we first let the owner know finding a tenant will take longer than "normal".This opens up owners to understanding they may need to:1) Offer 3D tour and floor plans to stand out2) Price more aggressively or be prepared for aggressive price reductions3) Offer MoveIn Specials:- NOTE: we do NOT recommend offering a month of free rent that can be used at MoveIn.

Has anyone done anything creative in the past with a detached garage besides turning to ADU?

As this approach uses very little documentation, it is the least reliable methodology in preparing a cost segregation study.To see all of the steps included within each method, refer to Chapter 3 of the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide.What methodology has your company utilized?

Lending was another challenge, lending restrictions were starting to tighten up, and we had to get a bit creative with our lenders to get the financing we needed to close.

(Cash Flow is my goal) Pros/cons, other creative ideas?

Private lenders often offer more creative solutions, like interest-only payments or custom timelines, which can be a game-changer if you’re working on a unique project.