With the cost of utilities and the level of comfort people feel is mandatory now there is no way I would want to be on the hook for it. 

It will ultimately depend on price point and what level of service you want to provide. 

Yes I would agree you do need some level of expertise/experience.

Entry-level salary but certainly nothing to frown upon.

Historically, Charlotte has never experienced more than two months of this level of inventory in any given year.Days on Market Has DoubledCompared to last summer, the average Days on Market for rental properties has doubled, making it clear that tenant demand isn’t keeping up with supply.Why Is This Happening?

You've done a great job with keeping your debt low so I have no concerns about your level of discipline to use/reuse a line of credit.All the best!

Are there any local meet ups or websites on where to find more people who have a moderate level of experience meaning they are  somewhat experienced but still looking to collaborate and network with more inexperienced investors like myself.

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

My guess is they have low level of book keeping sophistication. 

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