There is WAY to do this... a ... style... dance almost!

Dismissing any marketing strategy simply because it doesn't align with your business model is unreasonable.

Not as a Longterm business model.3.  

You can do a search for your local area to find photo prints of local landmarks and also by color, style, medium etc.

Perhaps thinking of a  modular style home to get it up and running quickly.

Hello BP community:I am under contract on some land that I am considering building multifamily on.It appears I can build approximately 80 units on the land (based on permitted density), which could be more or less units depending on the exact style of units we would construct (one or two story, etc).

The key is to understand how to underwrite a syndication structured deal.GP/LP splits, acquisition fees, asset management fees, refi/sale periods..among many other things that vary when underwriting a syndication deal vs traditional purchase.Happy to share my model for underwriting these deals if you want to shoot me a DM.

They do kind of the same model. 

Personally I love reading that isn't a school-style textbook and when its about putting things into practice, I'm all for it!

You can still find some great cottage style homes or even 2-4 units close to the beach that have great STR returns.One good thing about being out of state in IL is you can find a good Single family home, Condo, or Townhome and call it a Vacation home and only need 10% down.