Let’s turn this thread into a mini support group for MTR hosts.

Whether it’s finding reliable guests, convincing landlords, or handling turnovers — drop your #1 challenge below.
I’ve coached hundreds of hosts an...

The market’s shifting and funding terms have changed a lot.What’s been your biggest challenge recently—finding capital, closing timelines, or lender requirements?

I think the biggest challenge for me and my team at the moment is managing & maintaining growth.

.• SBA loan interest and startup costs are deductible or amortizable.The biggest tax factor is your time.

The project turned out solid and I’m still cash-flowing well, but since I had to use my own credit, it hit my credit score and DTI pretty hard.I’ve now climbed back above a 700 credit score, but my DTI is still high, so I’m trying to be more strategic before jumping into the next deal.Here’s my current buy box:Property type: 2–4 units (duplex, triplex, fourplex)Market: Oklahoma, Cleveland, or McClain CountyTarget purchase price: 200KFinancing: Conventional or DSCR Goal: Long-term cash flow I’d love to hear from those of you already in the small-multifamily space:What mistakes should I avoid when transitioning from single-family to multifamily?

I also realize that as someone new to the field, I’m bound to make mistakes along the way.One thing that makes me nervous is not knowing exactly what to do or say when I finally get a “yes” from a seller.

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is they rush into multiple deals without finishing a deal.

In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make is ASSUMING all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY.

Focus on the foundation, not the shiny stuff.The biggest mistake new wholesalers make is spending too much on tech and too little on conversations.

@Jay KeWe’re a Property Management Company (PMC) in Metro Detroit ONLY, with 25+ years of experience, and we’ve seen owners make the same mistakes, over & over again when looking to hire a PMC – which drives us nuts!.