Most STR operators that look to scale look to get into small boutique hotels.It is possible to scale STR's but its more difficult.

Tenants tell me about lease prep fees deducted from security deposits, annual financial suitability reviews with an added fee, yearly tenant insurance checks with an added fee, pet registration fees (separate from pet rent or pet deposits), annual inspections charged to tenants and other small add-ons that feel like nickel & diming.Are margins really so tight that landlords have to manufacture revenue through these junk fees?

In terms of your questions, I’d be curious to hear how others balance financing and construction timelines, because those are the areas that often determine whether a BTR project can scale efficiently without cutting corners.

I am looking to use the equity in my rental to purchase another investment property and continue to scale my portfolio.

Scaling Challenges:A portfolio of SFHs grows slowly.

My goal is to scale beyond single-family rentals and small multifamily units, and I'm eager to learn how investors break into the larger apartment complex deals—especially using other people’s money or with a low initial investment.I'm open to syndications, joint ventures (JVs), and partnership structures that allow for a lower capital outlay while maximizing potential upside.

I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus.

Its also difficult to scale right now building new construction because equity is largely trapped...can't refi out.

Appliance manufacturers are seeking cost efficiency to preserve margins, thus parts are not lasting as long.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac make multifamily particularly attractive compared to other CRE asset classes because they offer some of the best terms in the market—longer amortization, fixed-rate options, supplementals, and generally more favorable underwriting.Another key difference as you scale into MF is how lenders underwrite the deal.