If not, consider hiring a part-time property manager for boots-on-the-ground support while you handle the rest remotely.How do you plan on keeping eyes on your property?

So I keep my eyes on North and North West Raleigh, Cary/Morrisville, South Point Durham, and Bethesda Durham into 27703.Size doesn't matter as much with short term rentals.

If you're new to investing, keeping an eye on property taxes and HOA fees in this area is also key. 

I’m focused on growing my portfolio and have my eye on a few markets.

I think the key is you have to just always try to look at it with fresh eyes and consider that others are in different points of their trajectory. 

I have recently been keeping my eye on the Madison County area so it is good to hear there are some opportunities there.We are interested in finding properties with potential for ADU so I will definitely reach out to Nita Cook, thanks for the recommendation.

We have been keeping our eyes and ears out there for the past year. 

I'll keep an eye out for that.

Aside from downpayment, you want to have a solid emergency fund in place, something that can cover unexpected repairs, vacancies, or any other random costs that pop up.I’d also recommend saving more than you think you'll need and keeping a close eye on your expenses.

Also, keeping an eye on zoning changes or upcoming developments can help you get ahead of the curve.Would love to hear more about your experiences too—what areas are you currently focusing on?