Does someone know a range of how much $/sq ft a parking space costs in a busy area say downtown Dallas vs non busy area? 

Do Bp still offer Rehab cost estimator?

Memorial Day to Labor Day will pretty much take care of itself, but adding in amenities like a hot tub and a sauna will help you draw in more traffic and bookings even when there's a foot of snow on the ground.Just to touch on the LTR option, I don't know if this would get you the kind of returns you'd be looking for to even cover your mortgage, let alone cover any maintenance/capex/management costs the property might require. 

Cost is much higher to finance under $150000 sales price.

Work with the local experts- talk with local zoning officials, engage architects, and reach out to contractors to understand the cost and feasibility of your project.Run your numbers- do some forecasting and layout some financial models to project costs, revenues, and returns.Make sure you are utilizing your team- aforementioned real estate broker, financial advisor/ CPA, and lawyer and others as you go.Best wishes and good luck.

I'll incur start up cost setting up my STR; like furnishing my STR. 

Also when you transfer it to that borrower, make sure in your price you include the cost it is going to cost you to give that borrower a title policy. 

Things often DO take longer, and cost more, than expected. 

If the mentor knows what he’s talking about, has the experience and a verifiable track record then it could be a very cost efficient way of obtaining one on one guidance.  

As I grow and expand my business, I would like to start doing most, if not all, of my direct mail in-house to save mailing costs in the long term.