Established Market : There’s usually a steady demand for renovated properties in established neighborhoods.Both Charlotte and Louisville have neighborhoods ripe for this type of investment.

I recommend establishing a thorough and well-structured screening process.

I recommend establishing a screening process.

- Are we able to word our new lease such that if utility costs exceed the established flat rate then the tenant is responsible for the difference?

I defy you to name a title vehicle that cannot be pierced, even LLCs owning LLCs.Yes, have to file tax returns, but you don't know what your neighbors' tax returns say, and courts don't order turn over of tax returns as a matter of course, and even then, it's usually after judgment has been rendered.Trustees have to be honorable, which is why I use established banks and trust companies.Having your property in a trust will not protect it from a lawsuit.

Identifying turnkey multifamily properties with established performance can be challenging.

Saying that it's 200+ is for those recently receiving entitlements, old Ex-Army guys like me, my entitle was established when I got out so it's about 75-90K I think.

The third zone is one that is highly regulated, perhaps taxed at a higher rate, but has an established process for STR's and the risk of changes in the laws regarding airbnb or other OTA's is relatively low, simply because those conversations have already happened and the local government has decided that they are going to allow them in the area and have an established process for permitting, etc.

In searching for a Realtor to represent you in a city you don't live, look for someone that has an established team that can assist you. 

I value the role of having a solid network, which I've established in the Kansas City architecture realm, and am excited about getting to know you all in the real estate business in the KC Metro area!