However, the relationship and efficiency of work can be supported with the use of new technology such as AI, can it not? 

Convince yourself that there's a better than average chance that you will lose, and if you can live with the time, energy and money spent if you do. 

Multifamily is top of mind since it provides a mix of efficiency and long-term growth.

After spending all day dodging junk mail, junk e-mail, junk texts, and junk phone calls I have very little energy left for junk BP posts!

Prioritize properties with strong rental potential and set aside reserves to handle unexpected costs.Finally, familiarize yourself with tenant laws in your target market, especially in Portland, and consult a real estate-savvy CPA for tax efficiency and legal considerations.

Unfortunately, real estate is pretty efficient, so high returns should scream to you high risk.  

The police love to claim it's a "civil matter" so they won't have to spend time and energy on it. 

You may not need scale as much as efficiency.

Your journey into short-term rentals sounds like an exciting shift—I can feel your energy for taking on a new challenge. 

., funding.Two final thoughts, I'm all for being efficient, but you should think about the opportunity cost of tying up your own money in a single rehab, vs. using it to fund another simultaneous deal.