Hi everyone,My name is Marcos, and I’m based in Sarasota, FL.I’m starting a new venture focused on high-end custom interiors, including architectural woodwork, built-ins, wall panels and stone feature walls.Although I’m new as an entrepreneur in this specific market, I have hands-on experience in the trade and a strong background in custom execution and premium finishes.

He stopped asking questions.Microsoft sent a case study team.They wanted to feature us as a success story.I told them we "saved 40,000 hours."

That discovery didn’t kill the deal; it saved the investor from walking into a situation they hadn’t underwritten.Markets add another layer of complexity.

Officially a featured lender as of today.

The house may not break, but coordinating vendors, inspections, renewals, and market adjustments still takes time.Door count isn’t a magic number, but many investors find the tipping point is 3–5 properties, or when management starts competing with acquisition time.New construction reduces maintenance risk — it doesn’t eliminate management complexity.

With 14 doors and plans to scale, Quicken can start to feel limiting.From the way I look at it, the main differences between platforms are how much automation you want versus how hands-on you prefer to stay with bookkeeping and reporting.Options like AppFolio, Buildium, or Rentec Direct are commonly used once things get more complex, especially for tracking performance across properties.

It's much, much more complex than people think.

Execution risk is real, especially in a 1031 situation.As for one $1M asset versus two $500K deals, that comes down to complexity and oversight.

When you do invest, a small rental or house hack is usually smarter than a complex flip while you’re building your sales career.If I could redo early years, I’d keep more liquidity and focus harder on building predictable income before chasing deals.

The 1031 Exchange: My plan hinges on this, but a 2-into-1 exchange seems complex.