The 6–12 month roadmap (simple and doable)Months 1–3:• Build reserves• Research markets• Talk to 2–3 lenders• Learn the basics of analyzing multifamily dealsMonths 4–6:• Get preapproved• Start touring properties• Narrow down your market and price rangeMonths 6–12:• Make offers• Lock in financing• Close on your first property• Move into one unit, rent out the othersEvery month has a purpose, and none of it requires rushing.

.- For my triplex, the combination of HOA + PM has essentially locked me into their management, and they’re not allowing me to switch.- I received a quote of $800 per room for basic touch-up painting in a 1,200 sq ft property—very high, and I have no alternatives since it’s out of state.- They charge extra for handling evictions.- One PM deducts $800 from the security deposit at move-out as part of their “policy,” which isn’t tenant-friendly or transparent.To be clear, I’m not saying PMs don’t add value—especially when I don’t want direct contact with tenants.

The ability to move fast and lock in the opportunity is what made this deal profitable.What was the outcome?

They said my rate lock expired, which I don’t think they ever even had a rate lock.

The real make-or-break isn’t the software, it’s having reliable people on the ground (handyman, plumber, HVAC, someone who can pop over if a tenant gets locked out, etc.).If the place is in good condition and you screened well, self-managing out of state is totally doable.

The Most Important Part: Do Not Wait Until the Draw DropsEveryone waits for the fixtures.And that’s exactly why the early movers always win.Once the draw drops:Prices skyrocketAvailability evaporatesGroups scrambleFans panic-bookBusinesses lock in accommodation budgetsMedia teams secure long-term staysIf your calendar, pricing, or booking flow isn’t ready at that moment, you’re done.Global events like this don’t come around often.Most hosts will be asleep until it’s too late.A tiny minority will prepare early, structure their calendars properly, and absolutely dominate the booking surge.The difference isn’t skill.It’s timing.And timing is right now.Also, if you're property is within a few hours drive of any of the cities where the games are happening, scoop up the locals who will be looking to escape whilst the games are on Garrett, your Glamping locations are ideal! 

Do you offer any rate lock programs?

Since REP can wait till 2026, make 2025 your foundation year: lock a tight STR buy box that works on conservative, non-peak rates, confirm Westminster regs before every offer, and underwrite each deal two ways (STR base case and midterm fallback).

Get your subs locked in early.The fastest way for a GC-owner to get burned is letting subs run your schedule.

I just sent you a PM with details on a $15 test batch—the fastest way to lock in that data quality.