Maybe even do a 1031 and scale up a little bit.

But I’m looking to scale my portfolio using the equity in my current house.

We are looking to raise a $30-$50M investment fund to scale.

you wrote:          "My intuition and data so far indicates that scale matters- the more the number of units, the more you get economies of scale.""

Makes it way easier to qualify and scale without getting stuck.Also, since you’re in Tampa, you’re in one of the hotter STR markets.

Hey BP,I'm currently a rising junior at the University of New Hampshire and have become increasingly interested in learning how to develop small scale infill projects in revitalizing areas of NH, southern ME, and northern MA. 

Best of luck as you scale!

I suggest starting with a foundational tax plan that solves for your current situation, and scale up as your portfolio and complexity grow.

I was planning on networking starting tomorrow and trying to scale from there.

The key is to protect your capital while getting experience—start with one deal, learn the process, then scale.