Quote from @Taylor Dasch: I feel like theres more opportunity in equity growth, but I personally am in the Median income area - I like to see a little cash flow and have good tenants.

If you ever want to explore opportunities here in Charlotte, I’d be happy to share some insights.Best of luck with your first investment!

Working as a property manager gives you such valuable insight into the market, tenant relationships, and property operations—it’s a fantastic foundation to build on.What kind of investing are you thinking about starting with?

I’m sure you’ll find plenty of opportunities to share insights while also connecting with other professionals and investors who can help broaden your understanding of real estate.Looking forward to seeing your contributions and following your journey as you get more involved.

I am interested in looking at out of state investment opportunities as the high cost of living in NJ really does make it very investor friendly at the moment. 

HML ( you ) bring an opportunity to an investor.

Whether you’re just starting out or exploring your next big opportunity, there’s always something to learn here.

Many are looking to retire or shift out of active management, especially as interest rates rise.From what I’ve read in Bloomberg, Austin's market in 2025 remains highly competitive but still has opportunities in older neighborhoods and suburban areas.

Additionally, don’t overlook the opportunity cost of pulling money from your 401k—those funds could have been compounding in the market.I’d also suggest stress testing your ROI by running scenarios with higher expenses or lower rents to see how resilient the investment is.

If you think of your $80K like a game of chess, your money is your king—it’s valuable and needs to be protected.