@Quentin LeeTo build a successful investment portfolio, focus on cash flow, value-add potential, and cautious leverage.

It would be ideal to get some sort of large study done on this.Furthermore, if you sold in a buyer's market, your thought may be skewed.If your portfolio was in a market that was declining in value.I am not saying that the above situations applied to you but it would be good to get a large study on this.Furthermore, if we are talking about more expensive homes being a better investment?

@Abigail King I invest in several towns in central IL, and am interested in adding some properties in Peoria to my portfolio as well. 

Think of me like that old friend who can’t help but dish out stories over coffee; xcept my stories sometimes lead you to the kind of deals that nudge your portfolio from “just okay” to “damn, that’s impressive.”

If the goal is to have passive and portfolio income, why would you spend 42-44 weekends per year on the road doing presentations?

I don't know North Carolina well, but I have a 10 property portfolio across Detroit and Memphis and I believe these markets are solid places to start and build a portfolio.

I moved from Portland OR and I now own a successful rental portfolio.

We wanted to test out the Padsplit model and have it in our portfolio.

Seller financing may make sense for some sellers but probably not those looking to scale their portfolio. 

It’s a win-win: investors get the capital they need to grow their portfolios, and lenders earn competitive returns with a relatively low-risk investment.It’s worth considering if you're looking for more funding options or better returns!