Appreciate that, the load study was the first thing I wanted to get ahead of before I get too deep into design.

Physically the asset is fine and the submarket works, but operations never scaled past mom-and-pop.

Quick question for property managers/operators here:From your experience, which operational tasks still take up a large amount of time or require more manual follow-up than they should?

I’ve been in property operations and management for about 5 years and currently serve as a Regional Property Manager overseeing both long-term and short-term rental portfolios.On the long-term side, I support two ownership groups and oversee day-to-day operations across 15 multifamily properties totaling 270+ apartment homes.

Loan terms can influence maintenance planning, reserves, and renovation timing.For owners and managers — how much do financing decisions shape day-to-day operations?

Looking for feedback from MTR operators near Ohio State University, Hospitals or other locations within the city.

I’d stay on the ownership/investor side and partner with experienced operators or management teams who already know this space.I’m hoping to learn from people who actually do this and can share what it’s really like:• What actually works vs what just sounds good online• Common mistakes / traps to avoid• Regulatory reality• What “healthy, realistic” numbers look like• What makes a good owner–operator partnershipEarlier in my career I lived mostly in the analytical world.

I’ve been investing since 2010, worked through a few hundred deals, and still operate most of what I’ve acquired.

Financing quietly sets the operating “rules” for a property.When debt is tight — higher payments, short terms, or variable rates — owners usually run leaner.

Buying an established park with operations in place and a brand that people recognize would be very helpful.