Hi Brittany,  my go to advice for anyone is to surround yourself with a team of professionals that can guide you, ie: attorney, CPA, tax advisor,  realtor etc.

I do work in surrounding areas also Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Knightdale, Smithfield, and much further Jacksonville , Surf City, Topsail. 

I actually live and invest in Springfield MO, I think it and the surrounding areas are great for fix and flip and rentals.

I am also going to branch into everything surrounding real estate such as home cleaning, contracting and moving into franchising.

Research local development plans, job markets, and any upcoming infrastructure improvements that might positively impact property values.Verify the terms of the existing lease on the rented side.

Also keep an eye out for areas with upcoming infrastructure projects or planned developmentsNeed more advice?

If the higher insurance rates are a concern for you I suggest staying away from the high rises for now.We are surrounded by multiple military bases so there is always someone buying, selling or looking for rentals in our area and surrounding areas.

Political Considerations: Some experts suggest political factors might influence the timing of rate cuts,Overall, the blog post highlights the debate surrounding stagflation and the challenges the Federal Reserve faces in managing inflation and economic growth.

That way you're surrounded by a team who can help you as opposed to figuring it all out on your own.

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