Properties within walking distance of the Strip will likely attract more guests since most visitors prefer the convenience of being close to the main attractions.

You might check with smaller outfits too like Co/Lab lending, Preferred Mortgage, Aceland Mortgage, and co-ops/credit unions.

I mean just look at the cheapest rental properties in your area or our area .. and compare them with mid range or higher end ... which would you prefer to own and which do you think are more safe and consistent

The 18% rate from the lender is the same as our preferred return.We consider this more a bridge loan as it gets us to the pre-sale stage, and we can use pre-sale funds to pay off this debt position, essentially refinancing.

My preferences are still Zillow and Apartments.com

New construction, builder preferred lender helped buy down rate, I negotiated builder to add appliances and blinds, and negotiated price.

But I prefer the guidance of someone with experience.Thanks in advance for any guidance provided. 

., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")

From my experience, many investors prefer to stay hands-off and avoid the day-to-day operations—managing contractors, solving unexpected issues, or finding a replacement electrician.

I don't know about you but I prefer to buy/invest in a market that has strong demand when it comes to my future profitability.