The contrast between SMK and the other sponsor in deal making, due diligence, and property management (which SMK delegates to operating “partners,”) is striking. 

Mackay sits within striking distance of Idaho Falls and Sun Valley while offering something those places no longer do: access, space, and authenticity.

You need to strike while the iron is hot and these people (wholesalers, investors, flippers and agents) are already marketing to these types of deals.

The lighter “Guesty for Hosts” version is more accessible but has fewer features.If you're looking for something in between, platforms like Lodgify and Hostaway strike a balance.

Most systems fail because they rely on passive app notifications that busy maintenance staff ignore.The Fix: A "3-Strike" escalation protocol.

Interesting data - I still wonder where the western NC second home market is going to settle out from all of this.100%+ price increases since 2019, prices seem down a little from the 2023 peak, but it also looks like a seller's strike in the market I'm occasionally looking in.Not that many listings, still elevated prices, and properties either get pulled after 3-4 months or there's a grindy sales process and eventually someone buys for a little less than the previous comp.

If your late fee or lease break fee looks punitive rather than restorative, a judge may strike it down entirely.

Again, 1 ball, no strikes.

A few months ago, I was making homeowner calls and striking out hard.

My focus right now is identifying a structure that allows me to execute the first deal cleanly while setting up long-term scalability.Curious in your experience, when working in smaller markets, what funding structures tended to strike the best balance between speed, risk, and long-term flexibility?