All Forum Posts by: Barbara Harrison

Thanks Laura so great to hear from you. I really appreciated your advice before our trip. Nothing solid in Clemmons - we simply don't know enough about these places (schools, safety, etc) to feel comfortable enough to invest). Unfortunately it's probably going to be a rental first just so we can get out of UT and into NC. Our hope is to get something we can live in now and rent later after we purchase a primary. Plans are to be in NC no later than January.

Was in North Carolina last month. IMO Greensboro is poised for continued growth. Look right outside the city limits to avoid higher taxes but still have all the amenities. Winston-Salem looks to be up and coming as well, plus a great hospital. For suburbs, we are giving Jamestown and Clemmons a hard look. And then there is Statesville, which I believe is part of the Iredell County school district and also within striking distance of Charlotte - at least on paper. Lastly Newton is now touting faster access to Charlotte due to highway improvement. There is much potential in NC depending on your investment strategy and the strength of your on the ground team. I am grateful we are moving to NC in the near future. You have a lot of courage to do this long distance - best of luck.

I would approach the western states with caution. We are in southern Utah and (same as SLC) seeing tremendous growth and appreciation due to an influx from CA. No other desert community uses more water and charges as little for it as does greater St. George. I have also read about the drain on water resources in ID due to drought and an increased population. Due to the water situation and an overpriced market we are getting out of UT - just one more property to sell - and going to NC. The Triad area is worth a look IMO.

We use Moen in the bathrooms of our resales and rentals, never had a problem. My husband prefers Delta for the kitchen, he likes the trendier look and again no problems to date. He does all the installs himself. 

Thanks to everyone that responded. Our trip to NC gave us good insight into the Triad area which looks to have some great opportunities for investment. Leaning towards the Clemmons area for condos or SFH. Anyone know the area well?

Hi Terrance,

I sent you a message about this - interested in Hickory. Thanks so much for posting and setting up the Facebook page.

Barbara Harrison

Thanks so much for the quick responses. Can't wait to see the Triad in person. 

My husband and I have experience in SFH rental and fix/flip. We are moving to NC and visiting next week. The Triad, especially Greensboro looks good to us, but wondering if the Rt 16 construction from Newton to Charlotte is going to make that a viable area for investment. We have heard commuter time will go from over an hour to 35 minutes. If that is true, is it still too far? Would Belmont be a better option? Initially we liked around Lake Norman but think we are priced out of that area. We are near retirement and looking at strategies to support that. All insights are greatly appreciated. Also, names of realtors and/or investors in both areas would be wonderful. Thank you all so much for your time. If there is interest, I will be glad to post about the results of our trip.