Instead, I just decided to head in "that direction" and figured I'd get to the destination eventually. 

Do you want to get into what can be a years long battle with multiple parties, including our darling city council, until you get to move into your home the way you want it?

January rolled around and we suddenly had multiple offers.

Even with multiple units, with current interest rates and a competitive market (prices have continued to rise even with higher interest rates) think the Madison market is a stronger long term ownership strategy, where the bulk of your return will come when you sell from appreciation in rents and property value. 

You won't have multiple systems--one for CRM, one for PM, another for collaboration.  

Investing in real estate, particularly through avenues like foreclosures and tax sales, indeed requires a solid understanding of multiple aspects, including legal considerations.

Strategic Purchase: Acquired a discounted double lot below market value with a $17k impact fee credit.Custom Design: Built a 6-bed, 5-bath home tailored for co-living or multi-gen use, maximizing tenant appeal.Efficient Management: Managed construction, and self-managed operations to minimize costs.Premium Marketing: Furnished the property and used multiple platforms to attract quality tenants quickly, achieving full occupancy.What was the outcome?

Simultaneously, develop a detailed scope of work and collect bids from multiple contractors to compare costs and timelines.

We have had multiple phone calls with all parties, and our owner has taken time to personally speak with him as well.

The more time you spend on administrative tasks coordinating with multiple service providers, the less time you get to spend on managing your properties, finding new potential investments and increasing your financial returns.Tax strategies and property insurance are two areas that are highly customizable because no two portfolios are identical.