.- You may want to explore whether this underwrites better as a specialty-use / flex / service-office asset rather than “office” in the lender’s eyes.

Or are you exploring this BEFORE you buy a rental?

By the way, STR opens the door to huge tax benefits since the new tax legislation passed, so if you're a high-income W2 worker, you might explore that as well before settling on MTR exclusively. 

While not exhaustive, it gives the initial “yes or no” if a property is worth further exploring

Local REIAs are good source for you to explore those connections too.Below are the books I recommend.

Agents and investors told me it would never sell:• too close to the tracks• too much work• wrong buyerI explored everything—partnering, flat-fee MLS, novation, creative exits.I negotiated a contract extension.

Happy to compare notes offline if you’re still exploring options.

If utilities are separated, electrical upgrades are manageable, and there’s clear rent upside, this could turn into a strong cash-flowing asset with long-term appreciation.Before you move forward, run your deal through a financing scenario to see your true cash flow and exit options.If you need help structuring the numbers or exploring investor-friendly financing?

I spent most of my career in the Air Force (cue the jokes about hotels and golf courses), then crossed over to the Space Force for the last few years (yes, we exist… and no, I don’t have a lightsaber).I own a few long-term rentals now, and I’m exploring whether it makes sense to branch into housing that supports people who genuinely need stable, structured places to live—sober living, assisted living, transitional housing, or veteran-focused housing.I’ll be upfront: I’m not looking to personally run or staff these homes.

Several years ago, I owned a duplex in the Hixson and explored converting it to a short-term rental.