You are essentially managing multiple mini-tenants under one roof.

Real-life landlord experience (our portfolio + contractors):We manage units with:Small workshopsAuto baysWarehousesFlex spacesIndustrial officesAnd the pattern is always the same:👉 Tankless = headaches, callbacks, and premature failure👉 Mini-tank = install and forgetThe reliability alone is worth more than the theoretical efficiency.Bottom LineFor industrial sink use:✅ Go with a 3–5 gallon traditional electric tank heater❌ Avoid small electric tankless unless you absolutely need endless hot water(which you don’t in this setup)Your electrical panel, your tenants, and your maintenance budget will thank you.

Let’s turn this thread into a mini support group for MTR hosts.Whether it’s finding reliable guests, convincing landlords, or handling turnovers — drop your #1 challenge below.I’ve coached hundreds of hosts and can share real solutions that worked (not theory).Sometimes all it takes is one strategy tweak to turn things around.So… what’s holding you back right now?

Then they can broker or Correspondent their loans to mini or smaller investors.Lower loan sizes under $100K, overall less conditonal call outs because their warehouse line is through mulitple sources or not through a bigger funding partner like Mass Mutual or loss payee that micro manages their overlays.Good news is a lot of the bigger Non/QM investors are expanding their niche programs and options.

He told me he was branching out into mini storage, which I then had more questions, as I never met an operator in that space. 

I have considered closing the vents and installing mini splits, but I would prefer keeping the costs lower.

The single-family property doesn’t have any existing ductwork, so we’re planning to install a multi-zone mini split system (4 zones).We’ve received three quotes so far, ranging from $18K to $26K from HVAC companies.

Nothing too over the top, but clean, modern, and durable finishes that photograph well and attract good tenants.We’re keeping it simple on paint colors and window treatments, usually just mini blinds and adding one-car garages on this project, which I think will really stand out.

Syndications utilizing Reg D for an offering aren’t the ONLY way to a legally complying syndication.  Here are two other legal ways I syndicated real estate deals before I “formalized” my syndication business
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I would suggest maybe getting a few quotes for the mini splits.