You’re right , functionally, there’s a lot of overlap with what many firms call an Acquisitions Manager or in-house buyer.Where I see the distinction isn’t the tasks, it’s the structure and incentives.

When you have a small multi property that has all utilities- gas, water, sewer, trash-combined (paid by owner), what do you charge back (if any) to the tenants? 

Her are just a few:1 - Lease Options2 - Sandwich LO3 - Options alone4 - Cash Partner flips, as in flipping cash partners5 - Flipping LLC's6 - Combinations of different strategies7 - ...there's more, but that's enough for now. 

They’re expensive if you rely on them regularly, and they don’t scale well from a quality or cost perspective.Our approach:• Local handymen for light work• Licensed trades for specialty items• Standardized materials so vendors already know what to installThat combination has been far cheaper and far more predictable than app-based labor.

They’re durable.And when you combine accessibility, repeat demand, and experience-driven properties, markets like the Poconos continue to attract smart capital year after year.If you’re evaluating a property here and want comps, design ideas, or a second set of eyes on a deal, happy to help—just DM me.Live Free,—Mike EichlerTL;DR: Investors keep chasing “hot” STR markets that require flights and perfect timing (seasonal). 

The combination of lower down payment + seller credits can dramatically reduce the cash you bring to the table.

Just combined totals.The hours are inflated—they counted time "being physically present" at properties, not actually working.They hired property managers.

People who work smarter, more efficiently, harder get rewarded.Those who combine it with the risk of entrepreneurship can obtain outlandish reward if they are very successful.  

The combination of both is a better investment.  

That combination has given us a durable competitive advantage in residential real estate — especially ground-up construction and redevelopment — because we underwrite, build, and broker deals with multiple exit strategies in mind (sell, rent, refinance, hybrid).Over the years we’ve completed hundreds of construction and real estate–related projects and have navigated market cycles, shifting regulations, and capital constraints.