I also prefer staying in places that feel intentionally designed, so I completely relate to your vision.I manage several STRs and love that Amber Lewis/Architectural Digest look too—it’s warm, layered, and elevated without feeling overdone.

Next, look for a rock star contractor who will elevate your property's renovations to the next level.

Secondly, if rates stay elevated (we're not that high above historical norms), that will be because inflation is still a problem and the Fed is keeping rates higher to combat it, and asset prices rise in inflationary periods.

Let’s keep the focus on building and elevating, not assumptions. 

Get someone to ensure any entry ways are secured and don't allow your tenant's elevated anxiety state become yours. 

Would love to see some renderings/elevations!

Wholesaling: The Real Pros and ConsFix and Flip: ProsLarger profit per deal (in theory)Visual satisfaction (before & after transformations are fun)Easier to explain ("I flip houses" is a cool elevator pitch)Builds a public reputation (if you do it consistently and well)Fix and Flip: ConsCash-heavy and risky (need capital for down payments, rehab, permits)Slow cash cycle (90–180+ days to get paid)Unscalable without a large teamMarket fluctuations can crush your profits (remember 2022?)

California's SB 721, known as the Balcony Inspection Law, requires multifamily property owners to inspect exterior elevated elements (EEEs) like balconies and decks.

Door height, loading docks, elevators, parking, road access, area of town, town, etc.  

May 2025 Coachella Valley Market ForecastMarket Insight – Based on April 2025 DataMarket Momentum Shifts — Inventory Is Up, So Are Pending SalesApril data revealed a meaningful shift in the Coachella Valley housing market:Active listings increased to 3,706, the highest level in over a year.Pending sales also climbed to 975, marking a 14-month high.New listings, however, dropped to 1,205, indicating that while supply is elevated, seller activity may be slowing.This suggests a transitional market: buyers are active but selective, and overpriced inventory is being left behind.Months of Inventory: Supply Absorption Is ImprovingThe market peaked at 6.3 months of inventory in October 2024.That figure is now down to 3.8 months, based on pended sales.This indicates healthier demand, especially when viewed through a seasonal lens.