Managing properties is already a juggle.

If you’re juggling rentals in both California and Texas, you have to keep in mind that the legal and tax rules are very different between the two states.

That way you keep things clean without juggling 20 bank accounts.

Really, I just stopped juggling everything out of texts and emails.Funny thing is, tenants noticed the difference immediately.

It stretched me beyond just writing a check — I had to think about how financing, cash flow, and title work across multiple properties interact.Challenges & Lessons Learned (as the funding partner):Title coordination: Watching the operators juggle multiple closings at once gave me an appreciation for how complex portfolios can be compared to single deals.Cash flow management: I saw firsthand how critical it is to plan rehab draws carefully when several properties are in motion at the same time.Exit flexibility: From the lender’s seat, I realized how valuable it is when operators have multiple exit strategies (hold, refinance, sell individually).

If you’re just starting out, it helps to set up good systems right away so you don’t end up chasing tenants or juggling spreadsheets.

Since you're already juggling a demanding career, you might want to consider starting out as a private money lender (PML).

As a single parent juggling a full-time job, it is a  challenge to find time for discussions, especially in the middle of a Reno. 

Once your local team is solid, you can focus on marketing and optimizing revenue, instead of juggling logistics.

Also, one thing I’ve seen firsthand is that good bookkeeping and clean documentation make all the difference once you start juggling multiple businesses and properties.