I feel like I wanted to really start growing my portfolio but feel like I may have jumped the gun.

These are in a growing Charleston suburb, Summerville.  

The affordability factor also suggests potential for significant appreciation as the tech sector continues to grow and demand increases.Market StabilizationThe slight cooling we're seeing in the market isn't a setback—it's an opportunity.

As you grow, you use other homes you've bought from people they know as leverage.2) This is almost irrelevant and something that will just get you caught in the weeds.

Yes, you'll probably get some pitches - it comes with the territory - but legitimate meetups focus on providing value first, with networking happening naturally. 

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!

As you show, shorter hold = higher IRR.Most will project an initial rent bump in the 15-30% range after their renovations, then show annual increases of 3-5% thereafter, while underwriting expenses to grow at 2-3%.  

For context, my business does about 10-12 million a year and is only in year 5 so ton of room to grow still.

Knoxville offers proximity to family in Nashville and a growing market, which could enhance your investment's long-term value.

@Douglas, My tagline is a growing community of military real estate investors!