I work in the tech industry in NYC and currently own two rental properties in Columbia, SC.

My partner has extensive experience in the new construction industry, and see opportunity in the triangle for in-fill and rural lot new construction.

Purchase price: $3,975,000 Cash invested: $1,025,000 FIXER UPPER-Chateau Montclair sits on almost 6 acres & overlooks a 10 acre lake in the new exclusive gated community, The Montclair.

I definitely have some insight on what type of large markets to invest in that are metro in nature that attract not only business travel but also have multiple industries as to keep the overall investing strategy strong.

Purchase price: $3,975,000 Cash invested: $1,025,000 FIXER UPPER-Chateau Montclair sits on almost 6 acres & overlooks a 10 acre lake in the new exclusive gated community, The Montclair.

We host a STR focused hot sheet that at presents shows 100+ active or eligible STR's listed for sale- Exclusivity & Trajectory: As popular as STR's are, there really aren't that many (homes in general) on the Oregon Coast.

As far at MTR, I would probably look at somewhere with growing population, strong economy, diverse industries within a 2 hour drive where you have more control.

Hire someone professionally locally to work for you and oversee manage the project (a construction manager).Some examples I can provide having worked in the construction industry is - soda bottles filled with urine in the walls, food thrown in the walls, throwing coffee down duct risers, sheetrocked over outlets providing fire hazard...

Got connected with a local architect firm that's willing to take me on and teach me stuff about the industry!

The appraiser also seemed to exclusively use Zillow to find properties and 2 of the subject properties had their leases end this year.