Even ballpark figures can guide me in the right direction.Referrals: If you've had positive experiences with contractors in Columbus who specialize in any of these areas, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations.Your insights and assistance will be invaluable.Hi Mohamed, I have worked with a lot of great contractors that charge reasonable rates and provide excellent service, and I would love to recommend them to you.

I hope this provides some clarity and guidance. 

@Danny Sanchez most downpayment assistance programs won't provide assistance on a 2-4 unit property. 

Look at lists of properties that are on the Sheriff Sale, and Tax Sales, as some of those could have assumable mortgages, and provide a list of potential assumable mortgages, where the owners are potentially losing their properties.David KrulacBigger Pockets Podcast guest #82  

One model I’m seeing investors doing is the rent by the room strategy / padsplit.IF done right, you can turn a single family home to function like a multiplex - increasing the cash flow by double, even triple oftentimes.Has to be the right property of course / layout / characteristics to minimize drama and conflict between roommates / tenants since it’s a longer stay than STR and spaces are shared but with the right set up and systems in place in can be extremely effective and super profitable.You can easily switch from STR to MTR since it’s already furnished and just make a few tweaks.I can definitely help you put some ideas together or connect you with some investors I know doing it in Jacksonville FL. 

Understanding local market trends, demographic shifts, and future development plans can provide investors with a competitive edge.

We walked it, discussed numbers and they provided construction references.

I am not aware of an APP or system that I can confirm, only an HRA general number that has been provided.

Strategies to improve your occupancy rate include optimizing your pricing, targeting the right guest demographics, upgrading amenities based on market demand, gathering positive reviews, etc.The DataSo for our analysis, we've peeked into the data here in Austin, TX using a leading short-term rental (STR) data and analytics provider called AirDNA.

I don’t have my second property picked out yet but will work with a turnkey provider once I have the funds.