Hopefully, other new investors will find some value in hearing my story once it has unfolded.I posted a more in-depth background of my situation and investment objectives in the "Getting Started" forum if anyone is interested (warning - it's LONG).

I’m just at the beginning and was wondering if anyone would be able to point me in the right direction to resource material that goes in depth on Apartment financing.

Marriott and Hilton have access to in-depth data and analytics that they use to justify building a hotel, so if they build one, you can siphon off some of their customers with your STR. 

@Ashton Levarek I wouldn't take shortcuts especially if you don't have a background in either of commercial property management, in-depth investment analysis (e.g. investment banking) or have a significant financial backing.

Then, when a property pops up in one of the markets you analyzed that works for you, then you analyze that property in depth. 

This little school game is played in far greater depth than just townhouses location.

This requires some in depth study of the market and I would even look at trends to see if there is demand for more.

Hi All,I’m new to investing and am trying to figure out how to calculate construction and development costs.Say if you find a deal online or while you’re driving and want to pursue the analysis in a bit more depth, how do you benchmark your construction hard and soft costs?

I know you said you have a good score but if there’s no depth to your credit the score doesn’t mean much to lenders.

Whenever you ask for a quote and end up with a detailed PDF containing a bunch of pictures and in depth explanations, you pretty much know the company is trying to up sell you.