Running an enduring business requires skilled juggling.

Hey Sean,I definitely have experience with Baselane for ACH collection, and I can tell you it's been a significant upgrade from trying to juggle cash, checks, and all those different payment apps.I actually switched over to Baselane a while back for my properties, and the ACH collection feature has been a huge time-saver and stress-reducer.

What’s the reality of juggling both?

If the tenant bounces or expenses pop up, you don't want to be juggling multiple payments without the income.If the deal truly cash flows after all-in costs, go ahead and run your numbers tight.

Juggling all that plus a marriage hasn’t been easy, but I never aimed to get rich overnight—I just wanted peace of mind no matter what cycle we’re in.

Markets like Cleveland, Indianapolis, Birmingham, and parts of Florida or Georgia offer strong cash flow, stable tenant bases, and more predictable rehab timelines, especially through turnkey providers who handle the whole sales process and management for you.Turnkey may not be for everyone, but for new investors, especially those working remotely or looking to grow without juggling multiple rehabs.

These properties are either newly built or fully renovated, tenant-ready, and professionally managed, so you skip the construction and leasing headaches and start with cash flow on day one.I personally made the shift toward turnkeys after dealing with unreliable rehab estimates and trying to juggle team-building from a distance.

John, congrats on getting that first rental done—especially with all you’re juggling!

Quote from @Saheed Alam: I joined the RTR Academy in March 2025, and by the end of April 2025, I had already closed on my first turnkey investment property—something I never thought I could do this quickly while juggling a demanding full-time W2 job.

Sounds like you're in a great position to level up—three rentals already under your belt is no small feat, especially while juggling another career.Richmond and Hampton Roads are both solid markets with a lot of potential.