The value add is not same as area above grade.

Scaling comes down to making good investments.  

For landlords expanding beyond a few properties, traditional income documentation can slow momentum.

At what portfolio size did you shift toward DSCR or alternative financing structures?

At 87 doors across 16 owners, you’re past “spreadsheet scale.”

The stuff that actually determines whether a deal performs after the acquisition hype fades.Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a recurring theme across many properties I’ve worked with or reviewed:👉 solid deals on paper that underperform due to execution gaps at the property level.That observation led me to launch BenVas, where our focus is:Third-party multifamily management for owners who want tighter executionOperational takeovers and due diligence supportPre-acquisition and post-stabilization operational strategyPartnering with sponsors who value ops as much as the deal itselfI’m currently:Connecting with owners and sponsors who want a more hands-on operating partnerOpen to managing or supporting 50–300 unit communitiesExploring aligned partnerships where long-term performance matters more than short-term opticsGenuinely looking to network, trade insights, and connect with others who believe deals are won in operations, not just underwriting.If you’re:An owner frustrated with execution or performance driftA sponsor looking for an ops-first partnerOr someone scaling and open to collaborationI’d love to connect and learn more about what you’re working on.Drop a comment or shoot me a DM, always open to a good conversation.— Jonathan 

If it's a rental renovation or low grade flip you are doing, this might be okay.

That being said i would not have the plan to go somewhere to get C or D grade rentals because you are anticipating a bunch of tenant eviction issues but figure your somewhere its still ok because its only going to get worse. 

Where can I find your graded neighborhood map? 

Started a few years ago and scaled from one property to ten using the BRRR strategy with DSCR financing.A few things I've learned that might save you time as you build out your Mississippi portfolio.

in 2024 completed a 2 story detached ADU which includes a fully insulated large 2 car garage/shop with half bath, and a custom 2 bed/1ba apartment above (not builder grade, pretty fancy).