The pictures are both clearer and focused both in the day and the night.

Scope of improvements included:Full interior updates: new flooring, interior paint, lighting, granite countertops, and updated appliancesAddition of high-demand short-term rental amenities: game rooms, custom bunk beds, hot tubs, swimming pools, and putting greensProfessional interior design and full furnishing to optimize guest experience and nightly ratesThese improvements were executed with the objective of maximizing long-term performance, increasing appraised value, and creating differentiated offerings within the Hot Springs vacation rental market.Refinance & Financial PerformanceUpon completion of renovations, we partnered with a local commercial lender to refinance the portfolio.Combined appraised value (ARV): $2,601,000Approved loan amount: $2,200,000 (cash-out refinance)After retiring the hard money loan, the transaction resulted in a net cash return of $300,470.51, which represents $118,181.09 more than our original down payment—effectively removing all invested capital from the project.TimelineThe full cycle—from acquisition through renovation and refinance—was completed in 174 days.OutcomeThe result is a portfolio of three fully renovated, amenity-rich lakefront properties, each now positioned to perform as premium short-term rentals with strong long-term appreciation potential.

I am 30 years old, social, active, like to be outside or go out at night as well so also looking for some cool younger crowd areas.Appreciate any insight you can lend!

The revenue looks like the following:Football Weekend House Rentals: $32,000 (8 home games × $4,000 per game for full house rental during game weekends)Short-Term Airbnb Rentals: $47,952 (333 non-game days × 48% occupancy × $300 nightly rate for year-round vacation/corporate rentals)Game Day Parking: $9,000 (8 home games × 15 parking spots × $75 per car for tailgaters walking to stadium)Total Annual Gross Revenue: $88,952Looking for input on the following:1.

Monthly RevenueNotesLong-term rent$2,000/moConservativeMid-term (travel nurse)$2,400–$2,600/moHospital demand nearbySTR – Airbnb (15 nights/mo @ $160)~$2,400/moBreakeven point around 15 nightsSo if someone lived upstairs, the lower level could theoretically subsidize approx. $250–300K of purchase price, depending on financing structure.

When's the last time an online anything sponsored a ski or sport night or little league team in your area? 

Quote from @Janae Chavis: I am in the middle of my first BRRR and the lack of organization is keeping me up at night.

Total lie.Their so-called “sleep-at-night guarantee” is a joke.

People coming and going all the time, day and night.

It is very possible I'm too cautious but for a few hundred dollars a year having extra coverage helps me sleep at night.