Software: Stessa for accounting, Deal Check for quick and dirty analysis of potential purchasesMarket positioning: Pet-friendly (fenced-yard, accept dogs and cats), well-designed homes, off-street parking, suburban, full cable TV package (not streaming only)Pricing: Targeting upper-middle market (not budget-conscious guests)So far, so good (since 2020)

I am an architectural designer from Trinidad and Tobago, who is new to Real Estate and real estate investing.

Architecture did a design and well respected contractor estimated the buildout of 4 plex would be an additional ~800k for total project cost of ~1M. it would be ~1.2M for the 7 plex.  

However the property has a freeway behind it and hence no rear neighbors /more privacy.You’re going to see low or negative returns with minimum down payments in that area unless you’re going BIG as in much larger homes and much heftier budgets for design/amenities.There’s great cashflow on the Clearwater/Largo/Seminole/StPete side - you’re looking at 2 high cashflow buckets that I call Tier 1 and Tier 2. 

With 4 years in container conversions, we're transforming shipping containers into modern, efficient tiny homes and small homes.Currently working on a small, 10 home, senior housing development.Expertise: Container home design, sustainable building, alternative housing.Looking to: Connect with investors interested in container homes, share knowledge about factory construction, and learn from the BP community.Feel free to reach out if you're interested in container homes or factory building practices!"

Then work with an architect for design.

I also renovated houses and own an interior design and renovation business. 

Mainly I’m trying to avoid “aged poorly design” glassblock walls, small bedrooms, older windows (wood/aluminum, single pane), aluminum patio covers, and to a lesser extent landscaping.

I have 3 log cabins and 3 modern/contemporary designs.

Ooh, just met an operator there and they're doing really well. https://www.bearbranchcabins.com/Sounds like the A-Frame design is doing much better since that's a trending renter demand.