Charlotte is tough for buy and hold using the traditional rent model, but we are now a PadSplit community! 

For applicants on a work visa, traditional tenant screening methods can be a bit tricky if they haven’t established a U.S. credit history.

It's generally a useful tool for an investor who is estate planning and has a step-up in basis event on the horizon and can liquidate out of the REIT easier than out of the traditionally held property. 

That's one way they make more money than a traditional rental.  

This is much much much faster and requires far less equity than if you compared that to say traditional single family rentals. 

The bigger the property, the different the agent on the commercial side.Multifamily in the 10-30 door range Ah ok, so that will usually be a traditional commercial broker.

Do you cover items such as lawn maintenance, extermination, alarm and cable services?

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.

I am considering constructing a modular home which should reduce the construction period to 4-6 months versus traditional home construction.

The older parts of the city will have this type of housing as the newer portions will have more traditional family-style living.