The challenge right now is that those rates are running 8.5%+, which seems unnecessarily high.I’m trying to think creatively to either lower the rate a couple points or improve the overall structure. 

Just being around the energy from high performers can keep you motivated.My suggestion is to focus on your marketing.

A few tips to expand your network and maximize connections in Dayton and Columbus:Build a solid buyers list: Segment by property type, price range, and investment strategy so you can match deals faster.Leverage local REI meetups: Even casual networking events in Dayton and Columbus can help you find new buyers and JV partners.Partner with local agents & contractors: They can give you early insight on distressed properties or motivated sellers.Share your knowledge: Posting deal analysis, market insights, or lessons learned can position you as a go-to wholesaler in the community.Document your process: A repeatable system for sourcing, vetting, and presenting deals keeps your business efficient and professional.

-Use S-Corps only for active income.That’s how the wealthy keep their entity structure simple, efficient, and IRS-proof.Bottom line: -Keep rentals in an LLC.

My husband and I own/manage a few LTRs and MTRs in Texas and we are thinking I might qualify for Real Estate Professional Status in 2024 with all the hours I put into our properties (and growing properties :)).We have spoken to our CPA about requirements but I am feeling a little overwhelmed at how to log these hours in an efficient, accessible and manageable way. 

Quote from @Marc Rapuano: Hello,I am very much interested in beginning to invest in commercial real estate and I think having a mentor would make my intro go much more smoothly and efficiently.  

Improve the lookup function.  

Or, if you think there is room for improvement, you can hire a specialized bookkeeper who will bring you into their processes.Happy to discuss further. 

I'm thinking about putting some snacks (oreas, pringles, popcorn, trailmix, granola bars etc) and drinks (coke, sprite) in my 1 bed 1 bath to improve the guest experience.  

Yeah, I've tried some of those tools - SEMrush/SpyFu are great for digital marketing but not really designed for real estate market research specifically.The gap I'm seeing is that most tools focus on one piece:- Rentometer → rental comps only- NeighborhoodScout → crime/demographics only- AirDNA → just Airbnb data- City-Data → outdated forumsSo you end up with like 8 browser tabs open trying to piece everything together 😅What I'm really looking for (and maybe others here too) is something purpose-built for real estate investors that shows:✅ Actual rental demand (not just comps, but vacancy rates, days on market)✅ Section 8 voucher availability by area (huge pain point for me)✅ Local landlord regulations that could kill a deal✅ Neighborhood trajectory (improving vs declining)✅ All in one place, specific to the address I'm analyzingCurious - for those doing multiple deals per month, what's your process?