Failed nat. medical system meets failed nat. medical system and births a...... 

Tomorrow I’m walking my first true heavy, systems-driven BRRRR in Cincinnati.I’ve owned buy-and-hold rentals for years, but this one is different:•Double-layer roof at end of life•Knob & tube present•Foundation cracking + grading issues•Water intrusion in basement•Safety and code upgrades neededThis isn’t cosmetic.

It’s the system surrounding it.A property is static.

I’m trying to learn from operators who have experience acquiring or controlling small multifamily properties (15–25 units) in secondary markets, especially in cases where a traditional bank-first acquisition isn’t the cleanest path.Specifically, I’m curious about control-first approaches where the buyer/operator takes over operations first and aligns incentives with ownership before an eventual purchase or refinance.For those who’ve executed deals like this in the real world:What situations make this approach work best from the owner’s perspective?

As someone starts to grow and scale, your systems are going to either be your best friend or be your downfall.

The best PMC's have VOIP systems that record every call.Tough for a DIY landlord to justify the cost of these systems. 

Curious how other investors stay on top of deadlines once deals start stacking up.I’ve been seeing a lot of newer investors juggle contracts, addenda, and lender requests all at once — especially when running multiple deals.What systems or processes are you using to keep files clean and closings smooth?

If so, what dialer or system are you using (Mojo, Batch Dialer, CallTools, OpenPhone, RingCentral, etc.)?

For a hierarchical master key system with interchangeable cores, you’re thinking about this the right way.

People usually switch when one of a few pressure points gets too big.Early on, self-managing works because portfolios are small and owners want control.