i wasn't in a position to buy it by then so i referred them to a friend of mine and he bought it. 

One of the biggest lessons I've learned as an STR cohost, marketer & investor-friendly Realtor is the importance of thorough market research and setting up your listing based on data.

Thanks friends.

got it - so is the capital raised from family / friends, or did you also approach institutional investors?

When I got started I had a carlton  sheets video who used to come on late nights with his informercial and my best friend who purchased a property 5 months before I did😂.

If you do go the BRRR route I'd definitely recommend using a general contractor and working with a investor friendly agent. 

When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

Are you planning on using your license to sell houses or help friends and family buy houses? 

From my perusal of what the software offers, it appears to be quite comprehensive both on the management and accounting side and the monthly cost is not excessive.However, I wanted to check in with fellow investors on this platform to see if anyone is currently using or have used STESSA and what has been their experience, particularly on the security, functionality, user friendliness and stability of the online software system.Many thanks in advance for your feedback. 

I wanted to have a spot to rent out and cover the monthly mortgage payments while securing a small spot to have for myself in the next 30 years for when I no longer reside in Charlotte but want to visit friends, or downsize.