The number of tourists in the multiple locations on the NC side.

That creates multiple income streams instead of relying on one lease structure.

The turning point for engaging a property manager is often when the time cost outweighs the savings or when further scaling becomes difficult without proper systems in place.You mentioned that you currently use an agent for tenant screening and showings which is a smart approach.

Welcome to BiggerPockets, and thank you for such a clear, well-structured introduction.You’re navigating a situation many investors encounter later in their journey: strong equity, complex property condition, and multiple strategic paths.A few framing thoughts that may help:When a property needs heavy rehab, the central question is rarely “flip or hold.”It’s whether the numbers remain stable under conservative assumptions.Renovations almost always expand beyond initial estimates - not because contractors are unreliable, but because older properties tend to reveal hidden layers once work begins.Running scenarios with wider rehab buffers, longer timelines, and softer exit values can help you quickly see whether the opportunity is resilient or fragile.On the hold vs sell discussion:Adjacent properties can create real long-term advantages - operational efficiency, simplified management, and future optionality.

The more you engage, the faster you’ll build clarity and confidence.A little about me: I’m Ebonie Beaco — Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS 2389954), real estate investor, and educator.

Don't spread thin across multiple states until you nail the process in one.

The current storms are creating a windowWith California getting hit by multiple storm systems this week — flooding in LA, flash flood warnings across the Bay Area, another round expected through Wednesday — two things are happening right now:First, sellers who get flood damage this week will have to disclose it going forward.

Cash flow is diverse and steady.Nightly RV stays long term pads cabins glamping units amenity passes and events create multiple income streams inside one property.

In the meantime, make sure your pricing is truly aligned with today’s market, refresh the listing photos if needed, and respond quickly to inquiries since renters are shopping multiple options. 

Buyers who are close to the risk tend to engage earlier and more decisively, whereas longer runway without structure can actually slow clarity.At the end of the day, the most workable deals seem to be the ones where sellers get confidence the buyer is serious, and buyers get enough early clarity to make real decisions — even if full approvals are still a way out.