Excited to see you go after a duplex/triplex/quad next, those can really move the needle.

It’s awesome that you’re thinking strategically about your next move—Alabama can definitely be a solid play if you’re aiming for multifamily buy-and-hold in C or B-class areas.In Alabama, cities like Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, and Mobile frequently pop up as strong rental markets.

Your spreadsheet is gold; track multiple markets if you can and be ready to move when a deal matches your criteria.Patience and persistence are key—your first deal will teach you more than any book or video.

They don't properly research & align:Neigborhood ClassProperty ClassTenant ClassPMC ClassContractor ClassSo, they often buy a Class C property, in a Class D Neighborhood, hire a Class B PMC to manage it, then have a Class A contractor do over-the-top renovations/repairs - and expect Class A results.When the Class of all these moving parts don't properly align, it is often a disaster.

I would really look to online lead sources and mailing, those are really going to move the needle. 

That’s exactly why I ended up in Columbus, Ohio after moving from Portland in 2020.

One thing that’s helped me is writing out clear criteria for what the “next move” has to look like before I pull the trigger, whether that’s a certain cash-on-cash return, a business that doesn’t eat up more than X hours a week, or properties that hit a minimum rent-to-value ratio.

Once you embed it into your process — whether that’s building lists, analyzing comps, or drafting outreach — it starts to feel less like a novelty and more like an extra team member.Curious, are you experimenting with one platform right now or testing multiple side by side?"

Not dropping all details here, but if someone has a project in this bracket and wants to see how I can position it to move at full ask with zero bottlenecks, I’m happy to compare notes privately.

Getting comfortable with out-of-state deals:It all starts with building a trustworthy team in your target market.