And as a female entrepreneur, I’m especially interested in hearing how others have managed building a portfolio while juggling a household, a full-time job, and everything in between.

It handles rent collection, lease tracking, and property-specific accounting, so you don’t need to juggle multiple platforms.

I don’t care for being a landlord anymore with having a young family, work and living away from place.Thanks for sharing your situation — it sounds like you've put a lot of time, energy, and money into this property over the years, and it’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed now, especially while juggling a young family and living out of the area.Given everything you mentioned, it sounds like selling might be a smart move if you're no longer interested in being a landlord.

That’s no small feat.Since you’re aiming for something more passive, juggling two young kids, and can’t take on heavy rehab or house hacks, here are a few realistic, lower-lift strategies to help you scale:1.

That local team support is huge, especially when juggling W2 jobs and a growing family.While out-of-state can offer better cash flow on paper, it comes with more moving parts and less control—which can be stressful for a first-time investor.

A property management company that is investor-friendly can make a huge difference, especially as you start juggling LTRs and STRs.

This was a classic case of “you don’t know what you don’t know.”Although I was nervous to add another ball to juggle by bringing Airbnb on board in the fall, I am very glad I did, because while the summer was wonderful, VRBO bookings dwindled severely, and Airbnb bookings saved the year.

That’s why a lot of investors are leaning into one of two routes:Out-of-state investing in high-cash-flow or appreciation marketsTurnkey rentals—which let you deploy capital quickly into stable, rehabbed, and tenanted assetsWhy Turnkey Might Make Sense for You -Given your new career transition and interest in scaling without getting bogged down in renovations or property headaches, turnkey properties offer a few key advantages:You buy back your time while building cash flow and equityYou can invest in stronger rental markets, even if they’re out of stateIt helps you stay passive, but still profitable—a smart move as you juggle tech work and RE growthWith your background in problem-solving and systems from the automotive and tech industries, you’ll likely thrive in identifying scalable solutions—and turnkey could be one of them.If you're open to exploring markets or want to know what kind of returns to expect from a well-vetted turnkey deal, happy to share some examples or walk through the numbers.Either way, congrats again on your first win—and excited to see where you take it next!

ReedHey Reed,Thanks for sharing your story—you're clearly juggling a lot with your practice, family, and investment goals, and it's impressive that you're still pushing forward with real estate.

Is it contractor coordination, budget vs. draw timing, or just juggling both units timelines?