Through my research, it says that Cleveland and Toledo are both good options for real estate investing.

If the owner submits a completed application before the servicer starts the state foreclosure process, the servicer can't foreclose until the following occurs:the borrower doesn’t qualify for, or rejects, the lender’s loss mitigation options, orthe borrower accepts a loss mitigation offer but fails to fulfill its requirements."

While flips don’t usually qualify for 1031 exchanges, holding a property as a rental first might open this option.

Much like by the end of this decade, I will take those same steps to become even less involved with work and have more times with my kids who will be really developing and that will be my focus.The difference once I made money, and was able to make it make money for me I de-risked by eliminating leverage.

As first-time landlords, we considered self-management, but as new parents who work full-time, we decided that hiring a property manager would be the best option for long-term rentals.3.

Thank you,Jerry Jerry, I recommend getting in touch with an experienced broker who can educate you on all the possible options in the investment space for cash-out refinances.

If you won't be occupying a unit and at least one of the units is occupied by a tenant, you will want to purchase a landlord dwelling policy (there are other options besides a landlord policy but I won't get into that here). 

However, be cautious—newer “B” properties are sometimes built in “C” neighborhoods, so careful due diligence is required.Monroe: As mentioned earlier, Monroe strikes a balance, making it a versatile option for investors.Trends to WatchTransit-Oriented Development: Areas near light rail expansions are seeing significant value increases.Suburban Growth: The suburbs around Charlotte, including areas like Concord, Huntersville, and Monroe, are experiencing steady growth as people seek more affordable housing outside the city center.When investing in Charlotte, aligning your neighborhood choice with your goals is essential.

Durham on the other hand is a great opportunity for investors seeking more short-term growth, more options, and higher likelihood of cashflow. 

After 45 + years as a real estate investor, broker, lender, fund manager and syndicator, I’ve become aware that the “dream” of many investors and investor “hopefuls” is to be able to generate enough cash flow to live off their real estate holdings and accumulate enough wealth to make “work” optional.