Make it easy for them to move through, ask questions, and visualize what they’d do with the propertyWhy This MattersA well-run inspection walkthrough isn’t just about one showing—it’s about driving revenue and creating competition.

Suburban development (Frisco, Allen, Dallas central cores) offers immense opportunity, but flipping and STRs demand careful navigation of local regulation and competition.STR potential is vast given tourism, entertainment, tech influx, and well-defined submarkets.Flips require precision timing and strong local comps—especially where mega developments create localized demand spikes.McKinney offers high-growth dynamics with strong lifestyle appeal:Perfect for premium Airbnb experiences (surf park, resort, walkable mixed-use).Flips are higher cost but promising in newly densifying districts.New Braunfels is nuanced:Great for flips in scenic or tourism-focused pockets.STR opportunities limited by regulation—best approached through commercial or SUP-approved zones.

The main difference is you’ll want to zoom in a little more on neighborhood dynamics and tenant demand because multis tend to be more sensitive to things like turnover and rental comps than single families.

., pool shot vs. firepit shot) and measure CTR against competitors in your market.System: Quarterly Design & Photo Audit Checklist — every 90 days, review your top 5 competitor listings and update your lead photo, titles, and descriptions to stay visually competitive.2.

:Purchased with a conventional loan (pretty sure I’m maxed out on financing this way now, especially with little income to show).Invested heavily up front: conferences, bootcamps, small groups, professional designer for full setup, studied comps, professional photographer, priced strategically/dynamic pricing.I work two jobs (foreclosure auctions + hotel), so hospitality is something I genuinely love and plan to stick with long-term.              

Maximize Net IncomeUse dynamic pricing tools like PriceLabs or Wheelhouse.

Begin with those - visit them physically or visually quickly and determine if any are genuine prospects or cross them off - quickly.

Depends on seller/agent dynamics.

At the end of the lease it was a pleasant expericene.The tenants did not damage the property visually ,so I returned the entire security deposit .The night mare started 1.5 yrs after the CRS tenants vacated .

Investor TakeawaysBest Cash Flow Plays: ZIPs 28216 (6% vacancy, 14.52 RTP) and 28213/28269 deliver strong rent-to-price returns and are located amid transformative county developments.Growth Catalysts: Mecklenburg’s massive infrastructure and mixed-use projects (examples, River District, Eastland Park) position the area for sustained appreciation and rental demand.Emerging Suburban Markets: Gaston and Cabarrus counties are experiencing substantive population surges and shifting commuter dynamics, especially in ZIP 28083, which shows promising RTP and anticipated metro-spillover growth.