Folks are delaying or cancelling travel, simply because of anxiety about getting there and back home on time, and safety concerns. 

Line up funding before demo by securing a hard money term sheet and one private lender, build a simple scope focused on safety and rent/value drivers, and hire a vetted GC with milestone draws and lien waivers.

I'm struggling to prioritize ROI vs time invested vs location of the deal.

@Matthew CookHey Matthew,Maryville has solid job growth and safety, but if you’re open to other opportunities, the Midwest has a lot of undervalued, off-market deals with strong cash flow potential.

A properly installed radon mitigation system with post‑test results under typical safety thresholds doesn’t devalue a property; if anything, it reduces a future buyer’s objection by turning a health risk into a solved, documented feature.

Do you think cities should prioritize enforcing existing rules first before introducing license caps, or do you see caps as part of the enforcement structure?

Early focus should be clean ops and risk control: strong lease, proper disclosures, solid insurance plus an umbrella, and fixing safety issues fast.

None of this shows up on a city checklist.Set it and forget it calendar rule: Once a year, I load ALL recurring compliance dates (local rental registration renewal, Fire safety notices, Lead / window guard, annual inspection deadlines).

I appreciate the reminder to prioritize capital reserves, proper training, and risk management before implementing any creative structures.

Your safety net is asset-first DD: pull O&E, confirm lien position, inspect the collateral, and model exits before you wire.