We get it.

You’re not looking for a passion project. You’re looking for a property that performs — one that guests love, appraisers respect, and managers can run without chaos. But too often, investment homes are either soulless boxes with bad furniture or over-designed one-offs that cost too much and return too little. You don’t want to build just for the spreadsheet, but you can’t ignore it either. This is a real estate asset. And the best version of that is one that’s well-designed, cost-aware, and operationally tight.

We treat ROI like a design input.

Our homes are beautiful, but always built with revenue, cost, and resale in mind.

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We help you de-risk development.

Site selection, zoning feasibility, utilities, and phasing — all part of our process.

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We build repeatable value.

Whether it's one house or ten, we help create a system you can grow.

Design Considerations

  • Efficiency without compromise.

    Layouts that maximize rentable square footage without feeling cramped.

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  • Durable interiors.

    Thoughtful materials that are built to impress guests and survive turnover.

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  • Guest-first experience.

    Arrival flow, lighting, privacy, and amenities that drive five-star reviews and higher ADRs.

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  • Brand-consistent design.

    Each unit is distinct but familiar — great for portfolios or scaling over time.

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  • Maintenance-aware planning.

    Mechanical systems, cleaning access, and finishes that make operations smoother.

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Financial Conditions

  1. Designed to cash flow.

    We model your build costs against rental income and help hit targets from day one.

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  2. CapEx you can trust.

    Our estimates are grounded in reality — based on actual construction across the country.

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  3. Loan-ready documentation.

    Drawings, specs, and pro formas built to satisfy lenders and underwriters.

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  4. Low overhead, high return.

    Acting as your own developer means more of your investment goes into the asset.

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  5. Exit optionality.

    Designed assets hold value — for sale, refi, or rebrand down the line.

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Why HUTS Works Here

We don’t see a conflict between good design and good investment. We design properties people want to book, buy, and brag about — while helping you stay on budget and on timeline. Whether you’re building your first rental or your fifth, we bring a framework that’s both creative and capital-conscious. It’s not just about what it looks like. It’s about what it earns — and how easy it is to own.

Smart investment starts with Standards

Our Standards will help you build an investment property that works for you.

…and we work with you to make it more than just another property.