If the goal is scalability, predictability, or operating multiple markets, self-managing often becomes the bottleneck.The clients I see succeed with third-party management treat it as an operating decision, not a cost decision.

That said, I can also see attractive opportunities in other property types and sometimes wonder whether narrowing too tightly to MF early on is necessary or whether it’s simply the most executable starting point.Beyond technical guidance, I think there’s real value in accountability — having someone help pressure-test decisions, keep momentum, and make sure things actually move from analysis to action.I’m not looking to learn real estate fundamentals.

A lot of markets tend to see a late Jan / early Feb booking surge once people get past the holidays and start locking in spring + summer travel.Sometimes it’s not an algorithm shift as much as:• People finalizing tax refunds• Event calendars getting published• Conferences + university calendars locking in• Hosts adjusting pricing after slower Q4If the spike is across multiple future months, it’s usually demand release rather than a one-week algorithm tweak.Curious did you change pricing, minimum stays, or cancellation policy around Jan 25?

The Regulations contain an "anti-abuse rule" which basically prohibits breaking into multiple invoices "a single unit of tangible property."

@Roland Cordar, You can also consider that "one" purchase of a portfolio of multiple properties in the 1031 exchange. 

Boom multiple income streams. 

When multiple cornerstone employers start tightening at the same time, it’s usually less about any single company and more about the system adjusting.And this morning added more confirmation.

Maybe it is worth the effort to build, and if it is not, you can sell the land and make profit risk free.I have "flipped" multiple opportunities before that I didn't take the the finish line.

Cold calling definitely works for some, but you’re right — for beginners it often means spending most of the day dealing with rejection instead of building confidence.In my own experience, I tested using an international cold-calling team.

A reliable tenant is someone who:Has stable employment in a market segment that is stable and likely to improve over timePays all the rent on scheduleTakes care of the propertyDoes not cause problems with neighborsDoes not engage in illegal activities while on the propertyStays for many yearsOver the years you will own the property, you will need multiple reliable tenants.