At this point it is not about maximizing profit but its only about minimizing damage and protecting liquidity.At 75 DOM with minimal showings, the market is likely telling you it’s a pricing issue more than a features issue.

In short term rental investing, guest perception typically outweighs owner attachment when it comes to maximizing revenue.

Eventually, the conversation shifted from “How do we maximize rent?”

I do think in order to maximize the property, hospitality / qualify has got to be the priority. 

#5 Final Grade & Hardscaping - Many developers will find it necessary to create a flat area for some semblance of a yard to maximize value.

This arrangement has the potential to be disastrous because if your partnership falls apart, you not only have a partnership, one of you is affected disproportionately because it is also your home.To maximize success, have your contract address all the worst-case scenarios you can think of. - At some point you decide you hate each other. 

So at max im only 4 to 5 hours away from that house if I was to get moved. now i could go and purchase a new property but i feel as that would limit my growth in rental properties later. 

We’re also keeping our current home as a long-term rental, which should break even, while our personal housing expense will increase with the move — so I’m juggling that same tradeoff between lifestyle and investment velocity.For us, it’s about shifting from maximizing cash flow to prioritizing schools, neighborhood, and long-term stability while still keeping rental income in the picture.In my experience, strong central neighborhoods tend to create more durable wealth over time even if the monthly numbers look worse on paper, especially with a 7–10+ year horizon.It sounds like we’re in very similar situations. let’s grab coffee or lunch.

In my market, I can see these places pulling 100-120k gross if done very well.Build: $$675k-900k+ all-in for a brand-new STR explicitly designed to maximize ADR and occupancy.

Successful operators maximize offseason programming (events, summer activities) to stabilize cash flow.Waterpark ResortsWhat defines them:Waterpark resorts include indoor or outdoor aquatic facilities of at least 10,000 square feet, featuring slides, pools, and interactive attractions designed to drive demand.Investor considerations:• Family-oriented demand with strong repeat visitation• Indoor parks can reduce seasonality• Water attractions significantly boost length of stay and ancillary spendKey risks:• Substantial upfront construction and mechanical costs• Ongoing safety, staffing, and maintenance requirements• Higher insurance and operational oversightInvestor takeaway:Waterpark resorts function as entertainment-anchored hospitality assets.