The things I see go wrong with this is... 1) You have no clue on the area you are looking at.

I just listed one of my units on the site but no one has reached out yet (2 days).

I am scrubbing my database and from just a few years ago I would guess 90% of people who were "interested" in notes 2-3 years ago are no longer interested.

Get advice from qualified tax professionals.Having said that, talking with an architect about a build is no different than what anyone would do building a home.

I want to explore the options of getting a STR out there, but I'm no big shot investor.

My usual lendor has the health issue and can no longer fund it. 

As others mentioned, you can definitely have the study done before filing your taxes in 2025, so no rush before the end of this year.

:)   NO, and I know dozens of investors from around the world,( I have done about 70 in CH) no it's not worth it .

You'll wind up paying for an appraisal, maybe 600 - 750, and then when it comes back the lender will tell you there's no deal, the ARV is too low or you paid 100k for it but the as-is came in only at 80k so that's the number they are willing to lend you on, in other words this deal just got 20K more capital intensive for you and maybe priced you out. 

Hello, I need some advice and TIA.Bought a house and got ah stop working order without doing any work, went to the city previous owners did work with no permits city told them and they did it anyway and sold the house even tho being notified.