Meanwhile your website lists 11 staff members with the following titles: CRM/Email manager (1); SEO Manager (1); Content Creator (3); Director of Advertising (1);  Digital Advertising Specialist (1); Event Logistic Specialist (1); Chief Creative Officer (1); Social Media Manager (1); Senior Social Media Engagement (1)How is this overhead optimizing your real estate portfolio so you can return to making distributions?

Columbus, Ohio, is quietly emerging as one of the strongest examples of this trend.Why Columbus Stands Out for Investors:Affordability with Strong Returns – Home prices remain accessible compared to national averages, while median rents have shown consistent growth, creating favorable rent-to-price ratios.Population and Job Growth – With Ohio State University, a robust healthcare system, and major employers expanding—most notably Intel’s $20B investment—Columbus is attracting new residents at one of the fastest rates in the Midwest.Revitalization and Development – Significant city and private investments are reshaping downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, fueling appreciation and long-term demand.Investor-Friendly Climate – Ohio remains comparatively landlord-friendly, allowing owners to better protect cash flow and streamline operations.Strategic Location – Columbus sits within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. population, strengthening its role as a logistics and business hub.The Takeaway: Columbus is no longer just a “stable” Midwest market—it is evolving into a growth-oriented environment where investors can combine cash flow with appreciation potential.

Lexington has some good fundamentals, but since you’re open to out-of-state investing, I’d also recommend you take a serious look at the Memphis, TN market.Here’s why Memphis is popular with remote investors:Affordable buy-in: Plenty of solid rental properties in the $100K–$150K range.Strong rental demand: Large renter population with consistent long-term demand.Landlord-friendly laws: Easier to operate compared to many other states.Diverse economy: Logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing keep jobs stable.The key is having a reliable property management team to handle the day-to-day, which is what makes Memphis attractive to out-of-state investors who want to scale.If Memphis ever makes it onto your shortlist, I’d be glad to share more about neighborhoods that are investor-friendly and how out-of-state investors successfully build portfolios here.

Sometimes just helping them with logistics is more valuable than adding a few hundred dollars.One thing I would never recommend, though, is signing a lease agreement with the former owner.

That way, you create a sense of urgency without overcomplicating logistics for anyone involved.Market the Property in AdvanceMarketing is everything.

Obviously this is more difficult from a logistics perspective, but many NonQM and other lending products are going to flat out deny the rent by the room unless structured this way. 

My role has involved making strategic purchasing decisions, negotiating supplier terms, and managing large capital investments in a competitive environment.As the Amazon landscape has shifted toward large players with exclusive manufacturer access, I’ve been planning a transition into real estate finance — particularly hard money lending, In my role, I’ve:Managed multi-million dollar purchasing decisions, sourcing high-demand products and optimizing inventory strategies.Analyzed large sets of data to forecast profitability, manage cash flow, and minimize risk.Built strong relationships with suppliers, financial institutions, and logistics partners to drive operational efficiency.I’m confident that my financial acumen, data-driven approach, and experience in capital management can translate seamlessly into roles in real estate finance.I’m eager to connect with professionals in the field, and I’m particularly interested in opportunities related to:Hard money lending and underwritingReal estate investment analysisPortfolio managementIf you have any advice, mentorship, or know of any opportunities in real estate finance, I’d love to connect.

You also have to confirm the logistics and accessibility of the site allow for modular delivery and assembly.

Meaning, they have an intricate system where they cold call 100 people a day with callers and low-ball or something else that is more nuanced than what you are capable of doing right now....

Probably me if it happens, though logistically with my job benefits it’s more prudent to probably be my husband.