Not a wholesale or flip engine that requires you to keep feeding the beast.

To answer your question regarding the pricing tools: Yes, your concern is absolutely valid.Airbnb’s native "Smart Pricing" algorithm is incentivized to maximize occupancy (which maximizes their service fees), not necessarily your profit.

.🏭 Industrial Asset Examples:Heavy & General Industrial FacilitiesManufacturing plants with production lines, cranes, and heavy power requirementsDistribution hubs serving regional or national supply chainsCold storage or food-grade industrial facilitiesIndustrial campuses with multiple buildings and shared infrastructureRail-served or port-adjacent industrial propertiesValue Creation Examples:Reconfiguring floor layouts for production efficiencyPower upgrades (3-phase, heavy amperage)Dock door additions or conversionsYard expansion and truck circulation improvements🏗 Flex Property Examples:Hybrid Office / Industrial AssetsFlex parks with front-office showroom and rear warehouse spaceTech-enabled flex buildings for R&D or engineering firmsContractor flex spaces (plumbing, HVAC, electrical firms)Medical or lab-adjacent flex facilities:Business parks with divisible flex suitesValue Creation Examples:Converting excess office to warehouse or vice versaImproving curb appeal for higher-quality tenantsRepositioning flex from owner-user to investment productUpgrading loading access or clear heights⚙️ Light Manufacturing Examples:Low-Impact Manufacturing & AssemblyAssembly plants (electronics, medical devices, packaging)Food processing or bottling facilitiesPrinting, plastics, or fabrication shopsApparel or product assembly centersSmall-batch production facilitiesValue Creation Examples:Layout optimization for workflow efficiencyUtility coordination (gas, water, compressed air)Compliance upgrades (ADA, OSHA, food-grade finishes)Expansion planning for future growth🚚 Warehouse & Distribution Examples:Storage & Logistics FacilitiesLast-mile delivery warehousesRegional distribution centersE-commerce fulfillment facilitiesBulk storage and racked warehousesMulti-tenant warehouse parksValue Creation Examples:Dock-high vs grade-level conversionsClear height increases or racking optimizationTruck court and trailer storage improvementsLighting, flooring, and fire suppression upgrades🏢 Business Center / Multi-Tenant Industrial Examples:Small-bay industrial parksContractor and service-oriented industrial centersMixed flex-industrial business campusesOwner-user industrial condo developmentsValue Creation Examples:Tenant mix optimizationOperating expense reduction through vendor renegotiationCapital improvement planning tied to lease renewalsRepositioning older assets to modern industrial standards

I want to share my experience as a first-time OOS investor targeting Indianapolis, because I think it might save some of you from making expensive mistakes.Quick background: I'm a software engineer based in NYC.

Let me also give you two points.1) The primary goal of cost segregation is to generate depreciation deductions that reduce your taxable income. 2) To navigate this correctly and avoid issues with property taxes, you should get or hire an engineered study for this.

Get a structural engineer's assessment before closing if you haven't already.Given your track record with cash purchases, you clearly know the Cincinnati market.

I transitioned from the shop floor to business ownership in 2014, launching a successful small engine sales and service company.Transitioning Professional with Mechanical & Business Ownership Background into Real Estate InvestmentWith 20 years of experience as a mechanic and business owner, there is a strong foundation in asset management and operational oversight.

For example, an engineered cost segregation study is a very in depth study that includes an onsite visit and the engineers look at the blueprints of your property and typically results in the most tax benefits.

Do some engineering and architectural firms require payment prior to the release of plans?

You should talk to the Planning Dept and gauge their thoughts on the viability of doing it, and also a local engineer who helps with entitlement.