A majority of the apartment complexes near downtown wont allow short term rentals so be sure to check their HOA.

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It would be a good project for a custom builder, but I would think that the guys who are building big expensive houses would probably just want to buy the lot outright to keep more of the profit (understandably so). 

For those that do weekly rentals only, what check-in, check-out day to renters prefer?

Usually, whenever I drive by I usually take different routes and streets just to see what other properties have been listed for sale/check out new construction/flips etc going in the neighborhood.

Will check on this thanks Morgan.

I too was considering it so a real customers feelings and experience is very obviously invaluable.

You'll just want to check with zoning restrictions.