The key will be finding the right deals with strong cash flow and minimal management headaches, especially for out-of-state properties.

The Most Important Part: Do Not Wait Until the Draw DropsEveryone waits for the fixtures.And that’s exactly why the early movers always win.Once the draw drops:Prices skyrocketAvailability evaporatesGroups scrambleFans panic-bookBusinesses lock in accommodation budgetsMedia teams secure long-term staysIf your calendar, pricing, or booking flow isn’t ready at that moment, you’re done.Global events like this don’t come around often.Most hosts will be asleep until it’s too late.A tiny minority will prepare early, structure their calendars properly, and absolutely dominate the booking surge.The difference isn’t skill.It’s timing.And timing is right now.Also, if you're property is within a few hours drive of any of the cities where the games are happening, scoop up the locals who will be looking to escape whilst the games are on Garrett, your Glamping locations are ideal! 

The best part is you get to meet a few great people whilst you're doing this, too.  

For furnishings my taste tends toward modern, somewhat minimal and expensive so I have to watch the bottom line.

They have hired a great real estate agent and tied her hands by giving her a dead website to work with, minimal marketing for the project. 

-What creative strategies, syndicates, or JV arrangements worked best for minimizing personal cash invested?

Minimal turnover.When you combine voucher income with disciplined systems, scaling stops being stressful and starts being strategic.Managing 20+ rentals isn’t hard when everything has a place.Discipline replaces chaos.Systems replace stress.And the portfolio becomes boring, which is exactly what profitable real estate is supposed to be.What’s the part of your rental operation that feels the most disorganized right now? 

Hoping to buy something that will require minimal maintenance or WiFi. 

Noticing a pattern lately:Some properties that look overpriced at first actually make more sense after adjusting for realistic rents and PM costs in this area.Examples:• 3-bed units renting faster than 2-beds• C-class neighborhoods showing surprisingly low vacancy• Light value-add increasing rent by $150–$200 with minimal workAnybody else seeing similar patterns in their underwriting?

I want to bridge finance and purchase with minimal down, with the idea to do owner-occupied conventional refinancing for these next 4, but purchasing them all in the next 2-6 months.