As we near the final stages of construction for what will be our first STR, I'd love to connect with other investors across the Country that fit into one or both of the two boxes below to share/brainstorm/network:- small STR rental owner (sleep count of 4 or less) that is located just outside of a medium metro (property is located about 20 minutes to Duluth, MN); and/or-STR owners with a studio or ultra small 1 BR or efficiency style STR offering that is fully on-grid (sorry for the non-grid folks...interested in exploring/connecting on that more at a future date)Some subjects of particular interest:-direct booking setup/site recommendations/web hosting, etc.

For a first-time buyer looking to pick up a fourplex with 3.5% down, your best fit is usually an FHA loan — it’s one of the only programs that allows low down payments on 2–4 unit properties as long as you plan to live in one of the units.

Can you think of something that fits the bill better than an STR for high earner W2 employees?

If you weren't coming from some sort of weird troll angle, you'd be looking at this as someone who is hell bent for leather on keeping everything copacetic.

My marketing angle for this house is a secret redwood lair getaway with wellness amenities.

You’re not just placing a tenant — you’re placing someone who will be living in close quarters with others, so the fit matters just as much as the paperwork.

One lighting and fixture package.Lights, faucets, door hardware, all identical.Our crews carry a small kit of replacements that fit every property.Fewer SKUs mean fewer mistakes, faster repairs, and lower labor time.5.

I know there isn't a one size fits all answer for this, just want to see what others in similar situations have done.I get a sense that your in such a state of confusion, that your not even constructing the accurate questions for the places your suffering uncertainty. 

I hope you enjoy the pictures below.Before PictureProgress Photo.Custom Butcher Block to fit into notched Log Cabin Corner.

Since you’re debating NY vs. out-of-state, it really comes down to what fits your budget, risk tolerance, and how hands-on you want to be.