The parts behind the paywall will allow us to focus on our paying customer - the LPs.

Hey Corey -Three things I’d like to highlight are:1) Most lenders will have a leverage cap on doing a portfolio loan versus doing a single asset, so definitely ask the lender(s) that you’re speaking to about this. 2) Be mindful that a portfolio loan will save a decent chunk of change (thousands of dollars) on closing costs, so that can make it worth it. 3) Lenders will also have partial release clauses for paying off individual properties in the portfolio.

I will definitely highlight the schools.

As a licensed mortgage broker I'm further compliantly (and confidently) able to provide mortgage insight and direct the customer to the most suitable lending partner or program.  

A contractor isnt there to finance the customers project . 

This might affect your STR loophole tax strategy so understand that before making the move.Update your listing to highlight features appealing to mid-term renters (e.g., home office, Wi-Fi).

Zillow will also offer climate history of a property alongside custom tailored insurance policies and carriers. 

When you're presenting past deals to your lenders, how do you decide which deals to highlight, especially in terms of property type or strategy?

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

If the tool has merit, then build it for yourself, and it will pay for itself on that basis alone.If it will not pay for itself (& time counts as a cost) when the only customer is yourself, it's probably been done a thousand times, and/or isn't as useful as you think.