Charlotte, NC + Rock Hill/Fort Mill, SC - Networking!

[Natalie Staff]

Hello BP! First post, newbie to BP. I've been an agent for over 3 years, bought 2 primary properties in the last year (moving into a renovation soon and using first home as rental). Would love to be able to purchase more for long-term rentals when off-market opportunities/listings come up, but not sure how to get started with hard money/financing. I currently have a two pre-market properties that are around $200k that would make great rentals.

Also would love to network with anyone in/around Charlotte. I cover Charlotte Metro area - north of CLT to Statesville, NC & Salisbury, NC, west to Gastonia, NC, and south to Rock Hill, SC. 

Look forward to contributing to the group. 

-Natalie

[Natalie Staff]

Hey Jerry!

You are correct that any advertised property by an agent needs to be in the MLS as coming-soon or active within 24 hours. I am not looking to advertise these outside of MLS because I will be listing them, but rather I'd like to have options to buy them myself when they come along. But it never hurts for an agent to know local investors who are serious, and sometimes these pre-market opportunities come up in conversation - but not advertised.

To answer your question - the advantage for investor is first to look/offer without competition or blind bidding in a "highest and best offer" situation, especially in a market that's this competitive. There are some advantages for the sellers depending on the situation. For example, right now if there's a couple living in a house they want to sell but they don't feel comfortable with strangers coming into their home for health reasons/concerns, an investor may offer them a fair deal without them having to do showings/go to market. 

Hope this helps! I'd be happy to chat more about what you're looking for in your first investment property -  and offer any help I can from my experience an an agent.

-Natalie