And with STRs, you have more control over revenue through guest experience, design, and dynamic pricing.

In construction your plans are your Bible, so you need to know how to locate any discrepencies, locate answers to questions froms trades, understanding "Take-offs" with your materials, and be able to visualize in a 3D space what the plans are describing.

Charleston continues to be one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the Southeast — and for good reason.

All of the other buildings and houses I can visualize a use.  

I'd love to hear from anyone — agents, investors, SaaS founders — especially if you've felt this pain.Thanks in advance 🙏— EduardoThis concept sounds great in theory — but in practice, it runs into a major challenge that anyone experienced in real estate understands:Garbage in = garbage out.Most AI or automated underwriting tools are only as reliable as the data sources feeding them, and in real estate, that data can be wildly inconsistent.Examples:Condition estimates are often pulled from outdated MLS photos or missing entirelyComps can be skewed if the tool doesn’t account for school districts, zoning, or lot irregularitiesRent estimates rarely reflect real market dynamics like concessions, vacancies, or neighborhood turnoverTax data might miss special assessments or upcoming increasesI’ve been in this space long enough to see how fast an “automated ROI calculator” can lead someone to buy the wrong deal — or miss a great one — simply because the data behind it lacked local nuance.That said, I love the idea of reducing the fragmentation between tools.

Typically, STR is a strategy to make money rather than hold for retirement/appreciation due to the market dynamics those properties are often in.

By focusing on a particular neighborhood, you can gain in-depth knowledge of its dynamics, pricing trends, and tenant preferences.

I own the majority (~54%).We only have 1 tenant now.We are doing arenovation of the existing duplex and building an ADU complex, Once finished,we will have around ~5,000 sq ft of living space across 2 2 bed 2 bath ~1,000sq ft ADUs, 1 ~2,000 sq ft 3 bed 3.5 bath unit in the existing duplex, and 1~1,000 sq ft 2 bed 1 bath unit in the existing duplex.This will be a 4unit (s 4 tenant groups) property butunits will likely be split so that is not equivalent to only 4 individuals.There will be a total of 9 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.Given the size ofthis property once completed and the amount of individuals potentially residingthere, AND given the multiple ownership dynamic, does it make sense to havethis in an LLC once it is completed or is that overkill given we only have theone property?

Build a strong team, including a knowledgeable realtor, lender, and contractors, and spend time understanding your local market dynamics, especially in areas like Orlando or Tampa where demand is strong.

I try to show people visually what their "buy box" looks like - sometimes they change their buy box when they see what they can afford ;-) good luck!