Its actually a pretty predictable process however the odds of getting it all done in a month is hopeful at best, and you really want someone involved that knows how to work short sales with HUD Partial Claims involved.

Building long-term rentals with predictability and family in mind is a strong foundation, especially when you stay disciplined out of state.

Consistency MAY create predictability.Tenants are NOT always predictable, but a well-designed SOP, followed consistly will mitigate risks.

@Greg SaiaThat’s a really helpful way to frame it  not trying to predict the outcome, but mapping where discretion actually sits and whether the deal structure can absorb it.

Best method I've seen consistently work is targeted lists + direct cold calling.Most “wholesale leads” come from talking to sellers that aren’t actively advertising their property.Driving for dollars, SMS, PPC, and agents can all work, but cold calling gives you the most control over volume, speed, and motivation level.If you dial in the niche lists (pre-foreclosure, tired landlords, tax delinquent, probate, high equity) and follow up properly, it becomes a predictable system instead of hoping leads come in.

It seems like there's no way predict that during tenant selection??? 

As of March 1, 2026, the City’s new Land Use Code officially takes effect — and it’s intentionally designed to encourage more middle-density housing across the city.Here’s what matters:• Expanded support for duplexes, small multifamily, and mixed-use buildings• Clearer zoning districts that allow more housing by right• A shift away from one-size-fits-all zoning toward neighborhood-appropriate density• Strong alignment with walkability, downtown growth, and long-term housing supplyThis is often called “missing middle housing” — the space between single-family homes and large apartment buildings — and Manchester is leaning into it in a thoughtful, structured way.For homeowners, this could mean new options you didn’t previously have.For investors, this creates predictability and opportunity — if you know how to read the code correctly.

I imagine that most GCs would prefer a predictable income (revenue) rather than risk a loss.....but maybe there are some entrepreneurial types out there.

Quote from @Jeremy Horton: I always love to see real world numbers from someone who actually has boots on the ground @Collin Hays What's your prediction for 2026 and beyond?

In most cases, disciplined leverage and predictable cash flow beat chasing incremental rate improvements.