.- Nashville News: We have new designs for the new Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

I also offer interior design services: in-person for locals, virtual design services for those who are further away. 

You can even copy designs from a similar type property in another state that is a top performer. 

Hi everyone, I’m Estee — excited to connect here on BiggerPockets.I’ve been an interior designer for the past 15 years, originally based in New York.

Photos just dropped on one of the most insane short term rental properties I’ve seen in downtown Austin, and easily one of my favorite deals we put together this year.I wanted to share the story behind it because it highlights what I think matters most in today’s STR market: identifying properties that visually work as short term rentals, impeccable location, high level design & amenities, structuring creative finance correctly, and matching the deal with the right operator who can actually execute.This one checked all three.Seeing the STR Before the NumbersWhen I first walked this property, before underwriting, before spreadsheets, it immediately felt like a short term rental that would outperform.

We use a co-host who manages most of the business for us, and helped us design and stage the property before listing on the major hosting platforms.

Interior design conversations with my spouse/business partner, and how do I prove?

Over the last 12–18 months, I’ve noticed a pretty significant shift in where the best deals are actually coming from.What I’m seeing on the “buy” side:Turnkey STRs are still trading at strong multiples if they’re well-designed (A-frames, chalets, cabins with amenities)A lot of listings look like deals but fall apart once you factor in:Occupancy limits (Septic-sized occupancy limitations are a big issue here) Deferred maintenance of older homes ( Many homes here were built in the 1960s-1980s)HOA Fees for where these properties exist. 

I see this all the time with well-designed Poconos properties:The same families returning annually.Friend groups rotating who books each year.Guests extending stays because they didn’t want to leave.That repeat behavior is incredibly valuable.

If you have a well located, well stocked/appointed/designed property, in a good market and you buy at the right price you can afford to pay a PM, make modest cashflow, and enjoy having the property use and get the advantages via tax, principal pay down, and appreciation.That is also one reason why I launched my limited service offering at 10% to help achieve cash flow goals for my clients.Do you mind clarifying what you include (and not include) in your 10% offering?