With kids, our trips for the past 20+ years have been different (lakes, beaches, cruises, Disney, Universal, travel sports, etc.). 

Here is a snap shot of Eugene area sporting events in 2026: Date(s)EventJune 10–13NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMid–JuneNike Outdoor NationalsLate June–JulyPrefontaine Classic (Diamond League meet)Early JulyOTC Butte to Butte road raceApril 24–26Eugene MarathonSpringHayward Classic & OSAA State ChampionshipsSept 5Ducks vs.

This is not a spectator sport.

Love your mindset, especially recognizing early on that real estate is a team sport and focusing on long-term impact through quality housing.I’ve got some entry-level experience on the personal investing side myself, and I also work with investors daily here in the Houston market.

And while feedback is important, it creates a visible imbalance where the vocal minority can easily overshadow the silent majority who are satisfied but not actively sharing their positive experiences.It’s like being a referee in a sports game—when you do your job perfectly, no one notices.

I decided that I would not be missing any more holidays, birthdays, sporting events, or school functions for a job.My wonderful wife, Ali, is a successful Realtor in Northern Colorado.

It is like building a professional sports team, you always have to be adjusting.

We were renting in the neighborhood at the time, I work for the fire department and my kids were in sport at the local High School.

Some additional context on the area: There are 10+ new housing developments going up within a one-mile radiusA major public transportation hub is being renovated next to my neighborhoodA large indoor sports complex has been proposed less than 2 miles away  I earn around $48,000/year (not including rental income) and would love input on: Creative ways to get into my second deal while juggling renovation-related credit usageWhether a HELOC vs full refinance makes more sense in this situationHow to maintain momentum and keep scaling while building cash flow  Appreciate any advice or real-world experiences — especially from anyone who scaled up after their first house hack.

I like Cleveland with the largest healthcare opportunity here, three large sports teams, and busiest airport in Ohio, and could pivot to a short term rental strategy down the road if MTR didn't work out as much as expected.