Start building your down payment fund and check different financing options.

Ballantyne and South Charlotte are experiencing continuous growth, and the demand fundamentals remain strong.

It’s one of the few places where you can still buy affordable properties, get strong cash flow, and see appreciation in the right areas.I personally built a 12-door portfolio there, and while it wasn’t easy, the market fundamentals are strong—affordable entry prices, high rental demand, and a city that’s been seeing steady growth.

Currently, I live in Hawaii, house hacking my own property, and am looking to expand into out-of-state long-term rentals.My goals now are to master the art of wholesaling, continue raising private money, and build a strong portfolio of long-term rentals.

It sounds like you’ve built a strong foundation with your first rental—locking in a 2.25% interest rate and pulling in $4,500 in rent is a great position to be in.

If there is no lease on the property, but the local rental market is very strong, the lender may still consider the prospective rental income for offset purposes.

If saving 20% and building direct is worth it to you I'd recommend it.

I was looking for an investment property with strong rental potential at a below-market price.

Connecting with investors is a great move too; it’s one of the best ways to gain real-world knowledge and build a strong foundation for your journey.What kind of investing are you most interested in? 

I'm looking to build a fix and flip business and I need a ton of knowledge.