We've been doing it this way in the construction industry for decades.Best way for you to know what's it gonna cost for your projects is get estimates/proposals from licensed contractors.

This determines instantly if a lender will touch it.Another factor: STR financing is getting harder to come by (at least in the DSCR space). 25% of the industry used to lend on STR's, now it's less than 10%.And it being a condo, expect anywhere from 15-25 bps added to the rate.

If you are in the industry then you already have the connections.

MTR is strategy here with the industries we have.

Kamala Harris announced her plan for the economy, which includes many incentives and disincentives for the real estate industry.

They are the Hamas of the real estate industry IMO.

Networking is key in our industry, and I’m always looking to connect with like-minded professionals.

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

I would consider buying a duplex, tri or quad as a primary residence and move into one of the units and rent out the others.You could sell your primary and use the capital, or pull the HELOC and use to buy a small multifamily.You can also learn how to flip properties to generate additional income to use to buy properties to hold longer term.You can also consider looking into a job in the real estate industry, such as an analyst, broker, lender ,etc that can get you in the gameAll the bestGino

Understanding which industries are thriving in your local market can help you identify lucrative locations.Infrastructure and Development: Look for regions undergoing infrastructure improvements, as these tend to spur real estate appreciation and rental demand.