Quote from @Bryant Brislin: Land in the path of development that may seem a little far out, but your gut/intution and common sense from an urban planning perspective tells you that some day, whether it's in 10 years, 20 years, etc it will be a great long-term position for your family to have and hopefully sell at a signifcant multiple return compared to what you've paid for it.

There are multiple factors to consider, but from what I'm reading, you're better off doing STR if you're good with more turns.

Stay away from HOA'S and condos(my personal rule)Pick tourist destinations.

Direct access to MLS data, multiple solutions for sellers (off market cash deal or listing), ability to rep. yourself on your own deals (saving on commission), and of course, education & networking.Having a license costs $$$ though.

The biggest ways IMO are MLS data, multiple solutions for sellers (off market cash deal or listing), ability to rep. yourself on your own deals (saving on commission).Commission savings adds up fast when you're doing multiple deals a year.That being said, there is cost to having a license so if you're only doing a couple deals a year then it might not make as much sense.

That’s the best way to do something like this  If an LLC has multiple properties, wouldn’t that get funky adding someone for one property to an LLC?

I have had to share them with underwriters on multiple occasions 

I agree with having multiple options / viable strategies.

The investment is on track to become a dynamic, mixed-use destination in Downtown Morganton, benefiting both my portfolio and the local community.

The investment is on track to become a dynamic, mixed-use destination in Downtown Morganton, benefiting both my portfolio and the local community.