The grant funds must be used for pre-construction costs, including:Architectural designsPermits and impact feesUtility hookups and energy reports Soil tests and property surveysThese funds are not available for construction costs. 

I’m worried that someone could claim the model is steering users toward or away from certain neighborhoods, which might have disparate impact concerns.Here’s what I want to understand clearly:If a user selects the general region/city themselves, and my model just filters from that based on quantifiable criteria (like ROI, rent-to-price ratio, crime, etc.), can I still be liable for biased or exclusionary suggestions?

It is super important that my debt to income ratio is still preserved as my new loans on future rental purchases maybe impacted.

While finding great deals can be exciting, neglecting these aspects can have a significant impact on your long-term success.Effective tax planning allows you to maximize deductions, structure your investments efficiently, and keep more of your hard-earned income.

Given the location and visibility, this does sound like it would be more appealing for low impact commercial uses like professional services, boutique retail, small offices, that kind of thing.

Since it's an STR upgrade, you could also view it as a business expense and finance through a business/personal hybrid loan if you’re setting it up under an LLC down the road.Keep the upgrades lean and high-impact so you get a good return once you start hosting.

However, fresh paint and contemporary light fixtures can truly make a significant impact!

Just be honest about the tradeoff and how it could impact rentability or resale down the line.

Your strategy and goals will affect the impact your "dream team" needs, but generally, that is a good place to start networking. 

I’m curious to know if there are others in the BP community who have experience with recovery housing as a real estate strategy.I’ve spent the last several years working on the development side of sober living homes, and I’ve found it to be a fascinating intersection of real estate, social impact, and long-term cash flow.