We work with brokers when we need to, but our primary role is to guide your strategy.For our clients, we assist with: Ownership Strategy: We provide advice on the most tax-efficient and structurally sound way to own the property, whether it's through a local company or another vehicle.

My role is to help busy professionals get it back by anticipating needs before they become problems and ensuring that they and their guests always feel at home.This level of dedication isn’t easy to come by, but it’s exactly what you’ll find with my company, Notch’d In.

And of course, RTP plays a huge role as well, depending on the city & submarket you're buying in. 

I stayed on for another handful of years taking reduced roles because 1) the passion was not the same 2) to spend more time with my family.  

My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.

Make sure to clearly outline roles, expectations, and returns upfront—treat it like a business transaction, not just a favor.Even if you prefer not to borrow, learning about short-term financing or lines of credit can give you more flexibility, especially if you see a deal that cash alone can’t cover.

Are you mostly leaning into family/group demand, or do wedding/venue-driven bookings play a big role too?

What is your role?

Understanding the process early makes you a stronger partner when bigger deals come along.Document your vision: Clearly outline your long-term goals, the types of deals you want to pursue, and the roles you envision for partners.

He seems to be taking the role of DUTCH.