I believe the person that approved the plans has more training related to architecture than the inspector.  

I think it would be great for a multi family building with 10 units or more and they don't believe it would be a good investment because you don't see vending machines in apartments, even with 50 units.

The more flips you do the more you will make a name for yourself and the easier it will be to get funding.

I have recently been getting more into the idea of wanting to become a builder.

.- Investment Lock-Up: While there’s a chance your funds could be tied up for a bit, if the property is well-designed and in a desirable area, you might see appreciation that allows for refinancing sooner than you think.Buying an existing property:- Less Risk: Existing properties come with a track record, so you can analyze their performance and potential more easily.

Additionally, cultivating a track record of successful projects can help negotiate better terms over time and foster trust with private money lenders.

Even with 1 property, it can help with many things in the STR world.

I'm thinking of cash-on-cash ROI here in the long term (I'm in a medium-appreciation environment which helps).

DSCR lenders loan on the cash flow of the property more than your credit so they are often a good choice How fast can you save?

The grant covering closing costs made sense, but in hindsight, we likely wouldn’t have bought this particular home if we had more time to find the best investment.