YouTube is probably full of great content on budgeting and all the other functions you listed.

The role isn’t to manage vendors—it’s to prevent non-compliant work from reaching you.A proper gatekeeper function does a few things reliably:Confirms the caller is an approved vendorVerifies insurance, scope, and access instructionsEnsures required info is on file before work beginsRoutes true exceptions instead of every questionOnce vendor calls were filtered and handled against predefined rules:Fewer “urgent” calls that weren’t urgentLess rescheduling due to missing paperworkVendors showed up more preparedMy involvement dropped to edge cases onlyThe biggest benefit wasn’t speed—it was predictability.

Value was created through targeted renovations that improved functionality, aesthetics, and buyer appeal.

We recently saw around $500M combined between several of the larger aggregators putting out these types of loans.

It's based on commercial multifamily underwriting and modeling, but the same concepts, principles, and functions apply to small multifamily and single-family investing.

Successful operators maximize offseason programming (events, summer activities) to stabilize cash flow.Waterpark ResortsWhat defines them:Waterpark resorts include indoor or outdoor aquatic facilities of at least 10,000 square feet, featuring slides, pools, and interactive attractions designed to drive demand.Investor considerations:• Family-oriented demand with strong repeat visitation• Indoor parks can reduce seasonality• Water attractions significantly boost length of stay and ancillary spendKey risks:• Substantial upfront construction and mechanical costs• Ongoing safety, staffing, and maintenance requirements• Higher insurance and operational oversightInvestor takeaway:Waterpark resorts function as entertainment-anchored hospitality assets.

There was another landlord on here I spoke with about it who had 33 units and he really liked the functionality for his portfolio.

I will also say, it provides a lot more functionality than just base prices (im sure other products do also). it can decrease prices as dates get closer to encourage bookings, minimum night bookings, increase prices when rentals in the area are booked.

More WFH combined with increased technology requiring less space per employee means many offices are struggling and will continue to struggle until the supply issue works itself out (conversion or demolision; or increased demand). 

The closets were full of men and women’s clothes, and there was a perfectly functioning pool in the backyard.