I would just be careful hopping back in now as interest rates and low inventory are making it very difficult if you aren't finding your own off-market options to buy.

Must be market by market or builder by builder.

If you're a landlord or investor in the Charlotte area, you might have noticed something unusual in the rental market this winter.

The opportunity cost of losing potential market gains in your retirement fund should also be considered.

Also in my experience it was a waste of time to send letters or any kind of marketing.

Study the market.

After 20+ years in real estate partnerships, here's what actually puts you on the IRS radar (and what doesn't):REAL Red Flags That Matter:The Partner Complaint TriggerDisgruntled partner files Form 8082K-1 disputesPartnership disputes leading to tax filingsReal Impact: Instant IRS attentionSuspicious Loss ClaimsLosses exceeding investmentArtificial basis inflationSudden large losses without economic realityExample: $100K investment claiming $500K lossesRelated Party GamesCircular property flipsBelow-market transfersFamily partnership schemes without substanceWatch Out: IRC §267 and §707(b) violationsDebt Engineering Red FlagsBasis inflation schemesArtificial guarantee arrangementsPartner debt shifts near year-endCritical: IRC §752 compliance matters!

I have purchased an off-market property from an investor who now wants to sell the rest of his portfolio.

Have you started thinking about your strategy or exploring potential markets?

I was trying to work with them to buy more property in different markets and get it under a Master Lease with them but they have been really picky.