Make sure your model includes:Furnishing/design + housewares (this can be a big chunk, especially if you want it to compete visually)Security system / smart locks / thermostatConsumables + linens + duplicatesProfessional photosInitial repairs + inspection surprisesPermits/HOA rules (if applicable)Even a modest setup can materially change your cash-on-cash return in year 1, so it’s worth pricing this upfront.3) About Vine City/English specificallyYou’re thinking in the right direction on appreciation drivers (downtown proximity, universities), but with STRs you’ll also want to factor in:Guest comfort/perception (this can affect conversion rate, ADR, reviews)Insurance costs and any risk premiumProperty condition and ongoing maintenance expectationsIn other words: it might be a strong long-term play, but run both the cash-flow case and the appreciation case separately so you’re not forcing STR cash flow to do the heavy lifting.4) Should you consider other markets?

that's really smart plan i appreciate it , and i'm actually a data analysis before i start working in Real estate so i should be familiar with data and charts visualization , i appreciate your advise  but the cost per lead will not be very accurate because not only we generate but we also do skip tracing , pay for cold caller , lists and dialer plus have free CRM pro included on the package so if i say the cost per lead is 38$ it's actually way less because there's many other privileges added for free to the package , you get what i mean ?

Originally I used spreadsheets to do it, but I build this as a more visually appealing alternative.

I put together a one-page visual to help explain an approach some investors use:treating a HELOC (simple interest, daily balance) as a central operating account rather than parking cash in checking/savings.Conceptually:Rent flows into the adjoined checking account of a HELOCExpenses are paid from the same lineDaily balance math reduces interest automaticallySome pair this with targeted principal reduction on long-term 30 yr mortgagesFrom a lender’s seat, I’m not advocating this as an end all be all strategy — just trying to understand how investors are thinking about it operationally.For those who’ve used something similar:Where does this add real value?

That said, I understand the following:Complete a Title search and visual inspection (as possible) on the properties to understand any other issues.Register for the sale.If successful bidder, I would be responsible to pay the bid amount, transfer tax, recording fee, and deed prep fee. 

Ultimately, the layout should be optimized for ROI, not just visual appeal.

For Vacant pics, I take RTR (Ready to Rent) pics with very full detail, and then a separate series just for marketing, to ensure I focus on composition for that purpose.Each to their own, but we actually prefer videos and have for 16+ years:)So do our clients, as the proper narrated video is the next best thing to them walking through their property😀Pics can be staged and hard to visualize or ID what's in the pics.FYI: the videos are private and for our use and court only.

Of course, be sure to casually mention that you are dealing with higher insurance costs, higher taxes, etc. but that you just want to be fair to both of you.If they have had any change in employment status or family make up, or if you did not properly investigate them prior to move in, you should provide them a Rental Application form to complete, and request current Pay Stub showing YTD earnings, and, depending on their overall situation, you may want an updated Bank Savings Statement as well, to "update your records".After a thorough visual inspection; discussion with Tenants regarding their wishes/plans; and the review of market, you can now determine what you want to offer.

It allows us to visually paint pictures for others.

My advice is that if a listing has potential - to tour it visually or physically as soon as possible.