Mostly paperwork.When routine non-compliance can multiply a property’s debt 3x above its market value, we’re no longer talking about a healthy regulatory environment.

Show up to a local meetup, connect with an investor‑savvy agent and a property manager, and post your progress; participation multiplies learning and deal flow.

https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/oh/columbus/real-estateCompounding the appreciation for 3.83% * 2.5 (leverage multiplier at 60% LTV) = 9.575%9.575% + 4.2% =13.8% return from cash flow and appreciation.At 20% LTV, the cash flow worsen $215 to $37/month for a pathetic .62% return from cash flow.  

-Execution risk multiplies with every added open project.

Once that’s dialed, a VA can actually multiply your effort instead of doubling your confusion.3.

Going OOS multiplies your challenges.4) Get pre-approved.

The DOD estimates that every dollar brought to a community has a multiplier of 5x.3.  

I usually check the county assessor’s site for the latest assessed value and mill rate, then multiply those.

But the principle is the same.Why This MattersAfter nearly 20 years and hundreds of deals, I can tell you the most valuable skill in real estate investing isn't renovation expertise or property management or financing relationships.Those things matter, but they're multipliers on the foundation.The foundation is buying right.

Without that, scaling just multiplies stress.Before you add another unit, lock your PM into clear rules (late rent steps, repair approval limits, screening standards) and build a simple buy box so you can look at a deal and know in 60 secs if it fits.