The retail is booming, the only downside IMO, is the infrastructure.

There is also VinFast, WolfSpeed, the Toyota Battery Plant, ... large pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, energy producers, and a diverse cross section of other industries who are moving to or expanding within an hour of Raleigh.

For instance, I thought some of the purchase price for the properties were way too high above retail, or the rehabs weren’t very nice and didn’t looked rehab at all, or they were renting at well below the 1% rule etc.I took a look through Antoine's inventory and found the purchase price of their homes were in my sweet spot: $60-100k in markets like Cleveland, Memphis, and Birmingham.

While I am not a full time flipper *YET*, I have strong knowledge and experience in the architecture, design, and construction industry.

Otherwise, it’s like buying a retail business and having to work it yourself to make a profit – that’s called buying yourself a job, not a business.Appreciation has historically been sluggish in DFW, the most recent uptick is somewhat of an anomaly and may be at a relative high point, or lower relative affordability at the moment, which typically translates into pressure on prices.

Network and Relationships: Investor-friendly agents often have extensive networks within the real estate industry, including connections with banks, attorneys, foreclosure specialists, and other professionals who might have leads on distressed properties or motivated sellers.

The real estate industry, especially wholesaling, can be challenging.

Working professionals in the film & TV industry.

Our big goal is to have a large 8/9 figure+ portfolio by our mid 40s, owning multi-family, retail, and some single-family homes.

Is that pretty typical across the industry?