Sounds like a good plan - from a financing perspective, its a good idea to start researching now - for better or for worse, a lot of lenders view 1st time investors without a primary residence with a owner-occupied mortgage as a flag and might limit some options

This is the debt renewal tidal wave everyone is talking about.From a personal perspective, this period has been particularly taxing.

We love all aspects of real estate from our vantage point as real estate agents, and from the perspective from investors.

I doubt they will pay, but at least it's an early exist to get the house on the market quickly.Thanks so much for the perspective and advice!

Usually, if you're dealing with the county (outside major cities) it's easier from a zoning perspective. 

Second, from a demand perspective if you were to sell... duplexes are the hottest thing that Charlotte doesn't have any of.

And it is the closest to Disney as far as I know.I also, wonder, if from an Airbnb guest perspective, if they really care about the community or not.

You will meet people from different walks of life that will give you different perspectives on real estate investing.

This in my opinion is the most compelling piece of what you shared if looking from an LP's perspective. 4.

The exercise of tracking it regularly helps to keep it top of mind and it also allows me to see how my plans are working compared to my goals and if I need to make adjustments (I agree with @Chris Clothier that you've got a keep a long-term perspective because real estate investing, like life in general, is a marathon not a sprint).Great question, Allan!