With your background in project and hospitality management, you’ve got a skillset that transfers really well into REI — especially when it comes to coordinating flips or managing auctions.

I assume whoever you are using as a contractor will not have the keys to the unit, so please coordinate to ensure you can be there with the keys to let them in should the tenant not be present (or choose not to answer).

There were several aggravating factors: -larger purchase 3: unit -The building needs TLC-Previous owners did not speak english-Realtors on both sides were feuding openly-I had to coordinate repairs before closing to satisfy loan-Access was closely controlled the whole time and most of the time it was deniedIt was a real marathon folks.

You could hire a local handyman to pickup and assemble items.You could also go to too to go and buy the big stuff and have it delivered.Other stuff you could order on Wayfair and Amazon and have it shipped to the house.A local staging company might be willing to help you and coordinate deliveries that you purchase.Turnkey is going to cost a lot more.

Key is setting up a reliable local network that can handle day-to-day operations — cleaners, handymen, designers — and then adding a trusted point person or project manager to coordinate deliveries, oversee setup, and make sure things run smoothly.

Finding your identity as a real estate professional, not a "real estate agent", "property manager", "transaction coordinator", makes a big difference!

That’s a lot to coordinate as a first big swing.

With new builds, the key is proactive systems:HOA coordination → designate one point of contact and keep a running log of approvals/issues.Warranty tracking → set up a calendar for all builder warranty deadlines so nothing slips.Tenant onboarding → educate them on what’s covered under warranty vs. what’s their responsibility.Owner updates → monthly status reports so they don’t feel in the dark.It’s less about fixing things and more about managing communication and expectations on all sides.How have you seen HOAs handle responsiveness in your area?

Think you missed the point, I'd say we are in agreement too.A GCs duties are basically to run the crew, coordinate the work, get people and materials on site and administer his payroll and business side.

., 1–2 months).During this period, observe and learn their processes, and start gradually taking over responsibilities like guest communication, cleaning coordination, and listing updates.