Along the way, I have encountered many lessons from the school of hard Knox & achieved a self educated MBA (Management by Absence) degree in overall business, investment, real estate & strategy to be fully optimized to help others succeed in the business.I don’t promote that much, but I primarily help service other investors with their wealth strategies, business/personal optimization goals, credit, coaching, acquisitions, operations, lending/financing & more.

In NH/NE, having a solid RE attorney who understands entity structuring and estate planning will be a huge asset — a lot of investors here recommend asking your CPA for referrals since they often work closely with attorneys.As for pivoting with purpose, many investors in your shoes start by clarifying whether they want to optimize for cash flow, appreciation, or lifestyle flexibility — that decision usually shapes whether they lean toward multifamily, short-term rentals, or commercial.

They offer a menu of services you can select and help fill in the bookings with mid-term rentals. 

Scope of improvements included:Full interior updates: new flooring, interior paint, lighting, granite countertops, and updated appliancesAddition of high-demand short-term rental amenities: game rooms, custom bunk beds, hot tubs, swimming pools, and putting greensProfessional interior design and full furnishing to optimize guest experience and nightly ratesThese improvements were executed with the objective of maximizing long-term performance, increasing appraised value, and creating differentiated offerings within the Hot Springs vacation rental market.Refinance & Financial PerformanceUpon completion of renovations, we partnered with a local commercial lender to refinance the portfolio.Combined appraised value (ARV): $2,601,000Approved loan amount: $2,200,000 (cash-out refinance)After retiring the hard money loan, the transaction resulted in a net cash return of $300,470.51, which represents $118,181.09 more than our original down payment—effectively removing all invested capital from the project.TimelineThe full cycle—from acquisition through renovation and refinance—was completed in 174 days.OutcomeThe result is a portfolio of three fully renovated, amenity-rich lakefront properties, each now positioned to perform as premium short-term rentals with strong long-term appreciation potential.

But with the constant grind, I'm always looking to optimize things and pick up better tools.Curious what you all use for lead tracking?

It does cash flow but wondering if we can optimize it by changing the style of rental. 

As I start future projects — what would you optimize next?

While fundamentals remain strong in well-located assets serving affluent demographics, properties dependent on middle-market consumers may face headwinds if economic pressures persist.Outlook: Cautious Optimism for 2026The LightBox CRE Activity Index remained above the 100-point "healthy activity" benchmark for the ninth consecutive month in October, signaling sustained momentum heading into year-end.With interest rates easing, credit spreads tightening, and refinancing conditions improving, capital deployment is becoming increasingly strategic.

Learning, making money, increasing your savings rate - optimizing your $ & putting it in places that'll somewhat stay the same/make $ (HYSA, Treasuries). 

Over 10 years, I’ve written more than 750 articles, all SEO-optimized but focused on helping, not selling.