I find new lending opportunities by networking at local RE Meetups, Training Classes and real estate functions.   

Going over maps of known repairs with contractors showed that there were a few houses where people tried to have piers installed and ran out of money before hitting stable soil, others in the hyper local area did have to go to 100+ ft.  

With those numbers, have you checked with a local bank or credit union?

Both have great groups of folks who invest locally.  

I am a local agent here at an investment brokerage, and would love to connect for any future deals you may be looking to purchase.

If you’re looking for multifamily deals in NC, try connecting with local commercial brokers who specialize in multifamily properties—they often have access to off-market deals.

Local market knowledge is absolutely critical, and it helps to work with someone who really understands the landscape and its nuances.As others have mentioned, it’s a broad question that’s tough to answer succinctly, but I hope this provides some clarity!

I also always keep my rent increases in line with the local market, so sometimes I'll have tenants threaten to leave sometimes, and once they do their research they realize that it wouldn't make sense at all to find another property and end up paying the same thing.

What worked for me was listing on multiple platforms - Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and even local community bulletin boards.

And hopefully, this is the worst guest/event that happens to you for all of 2025.