Here are some considerations for commercial real estate:Higher Income Potential: Commercial properties often generate higher rental income compared to residential properties, especially in prime locations.Longer Leases: Commercial leases tend to be longer (5-10 years or more), providing more stable cash flow and less frequent turnover.Tenant Diversity: Depending on the property type, you can diversify your tenant base, spreading risk across multiple businesses or corporations.Market Dynamics: Commercial real estate can be more sensitive to economic cycles and local market conditions, requiring a deeper understanding of business trends and tenant industries.Purchasing: Generally, commercial real estate will require 20% down.Choosing Between the Two:When deciding between commercial and residential real estate, consider these factors:Investment Goals: Are you looking for steady rental income, long-term appreciation, or both?

Airbnb makes it too easy and I enjoy meeting the people.The trick is to develop a process and stick to it. 

What tactics would you use with your spouse to get him or her interested in sharing a too-big house with nice people you choose that you may not even see frequently in order to pay a very low monthly net rent and maximize the ROI on your primary residence rehab?

the trick is that you move when DSCR in that property is DSCR 1.0 ; so this is the basic concept, once you apply to different primary, they would offset that income to 0.75 DSCR.

Any one have any tricks/tips on figuring this out before development occurs so that we can try to front run it?

I think one other trick there is the season. 

I like the idea of frequent accountability and the focus on imperfect action. 

This is considered a personal home - even though it has rental income, so you only have to have 3.5% down frequently, not the 20% down it takes to buy a true investment property.  

You might be better off flipping the contract if you find deals frequently but do not have the capital. 

The market is up and down and frequently sifts.