It wasn’t a massive deal—our expected assignment fee was $10,000—but when you’re growing a business, every opportunity matters.Everything seemed to be moving smoothly until the title search revealed a major roadblock: the mortgage discharge couldn’t be cleared because the person who needed to sign off was deceased.

The current portfolio doesn't require much management, but I feel there is opportunity to grow the portfolio moving forwards. 

Don't want the wind to make them grow crooked. 

I am primarily hosting traveling medical personnel because there is a lot of demand for these professionals in our area and because my units are suited to their needs.

Is your goal to use being an agent for your own personal investments or actively try and grow your agent business to eventually leave your W2?

Grow wide first, then deep (pay off)- your little expenses add up fast

WordPress, especially when paired with plugins like WP Rentals or a property management system, offers more flexibility for custom features like dynamic calendars, booking systems, and integrations with platforms like Airbnb.If you're planning to grow beyond a few properties, WordPress can handle that expansion better since you can continuously customize it as your business needs change.

Rents are high and demand is high. 

I adjust pricing based on demand, like raising rates during peak season or local events, and lowering them in slower months to stay competitive.

I've found that the more you share, the more you can grow your network and connect with like-minded people.