My strongest attribute is in acquisitions and I just focus on this while scaling the business.

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

It must come in every month regardless of the current economy.To keep this post to a reasonable length, I will only cover scaling here.

What most consumers don't realize is how large the difference in skill levels is between agents: most agents are part time and add little actual value.

The building is very close to a large hospital which makes me think it may be a good candidate for MTR marketed to travel nurses, or family of hospital guests.

What to look for in a good rent-by-the-room propertyThis matters a lot:• At least 3–4 legal bedrooms• Two or more bathrooms• A layout where bedrooms don’t share thin walls• Plenty of parking• A common area large enough for multiple people• A location near hospitals, colleges, or job centers• A basement or attic that can be finished legallyAnd most important:A floor plan where rooms feel private.Privacy is what keeps tenants staying longer.My honest adviceAt your age, with energy and time on your side, this strategy can fast-track you if you treat it like a business.But don’t do it blindly.Tour existing co-living houses in your area.Study your local ordinance.Model the extra expenses and the extra time.Room-by-room renting works, but it works because the operator is organized, not because the property magically prints money.

It feels too irregular to rely on as a scaling strategy, so I don’t think creative finance is the solution for this specific bottleneck.

If you’re thinking about scaling into multifamily or cash-flowing rentals, Columbus could be a great market to diversify into.

My short-term goal is to acquire 8–100 units within the next 6 months, and my long-term goal is to scale to 500+ units through partnerships, seller financing, and joint ventures.Right now, I’m looking to connect with:- Experienced investors or agents open to JV opportunities- Mentors who can help me structure my first few deals- Anyone with off-market multifamily properties in Middle Tennessee or TexasI’m not here to waste time — I’m here to learn, move quickly, and make things happen.

My focus right now is trying to figure out how to scale, I want to hit a 10 million dollar portfolio of cheap debt.