Maybe that's not the case for you but it's something to consider; the life expectancy for the systems in your house. 

I’m starting off wanting to get into a primary residence that I plan to house hack and then figure out the next move into investment properties but that’s down the roadwith all that said, are there other ways that im not thinking of to 1.

I'm now figuring out how to maximize the return on current properties and add value, efficient ways to self manage, etc.

Your response may turn off a number of guests who were thinking of booking.We've all had guests whose unrealistic expectations were not met and could never have been met.

You’ll want to make sure your property is styled and stocked to fit the target market catering to what Big Bear has to offer and what guests expect.

Expect them to freak out and not be able to find another place etc etc so be prepared to move forward with the eviction in court.

Trying to Scale Solo.The Myth of Doing Everything YourselfWhen I first got into real estate, I thought I had to:✅ Find the deals✅ Secure financing✅ Handle renovations✅ Manage tenants✅ Deal with maintenance✅ Track every dollarI figured, “If I want to maximize my profits, I need to do it all myself.”Sound familiar?

.• Clear Guidelines & Performance Metrics:Defining clear expectations, call scripts, and performance benchmarks helps maintain consistency.

If you're already stretched thin and expecting to hit 15-20 properties by year-end, hiring by summer makes sense, specially if revenue can support it.

You've spent an incredible amount of time and resources in Jackson based on your figures.