Hey Christopher, major respect for juggling a W2, MBA, and a newborn.

Ok, maybe this is still too technical for many so i will simplify: To get "passive" 17% on wall street means betting on a team of people who juggle chainsaws while unicycling on a tight-rope strung between two trotting elephants, while humming star spangled banner on a kazoo.

Books like The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon and Heather Turner also cover rehabs and contractor management well.Regarding financing, since you’re juggling multiple properties, a local credit union or community bank can be more flexible than big lenders and might offer rehab loans or lines of credit.

Hey Daniel,Thanks for opening up this convo—it’s definitely something a lot of us juggle.

@Bethany Peysen, hi.You're right to expect more than just compliance, strategic guidance is key, especially when you're juggling W2 income and scaling across multiple states.

But when it comes to buying or selling a home, we’re still juggling emails, chasing down docs, dealing with delays, and trying to coordinate half a dozen people at once.Even experienced investors I know still describe closings as “organized chaos.”It feels like the industry is long overdue for a reset—one that brings simplicity, clarity, and real-time visibility into the process.

If you’re itching for bigger deals, creative financing can get you into multifamily, but it’s a lot to juggle when you’re starting out.

I know how much there is to juggle in this space, and it’s always nice connecting with others who get it.Would love to chat and exchange ideas sometime.

First off, kudos to you for juggling all that – that’s no easy task. 💪 As for next steps, I'd focus on stabilizing your cash flow first, especially with the credit card debt situation.

Maybe bring in a second crew for drywall/flooring so your current team can stay on plumbing/electric.If you want, I can share how I’ve juggled multiple trades on my midwest projects — just let me know.