These markets are very large in NC (comparable and larger than Fayetteville) providing for great economics as well as a more diverse employment base.Doing a renovation is not as intimidating if you have the right team that can provide you comfort with before-and-after's of other projects they've done, plus accurate $s surrounding those projects.

HMM never heard of that regarding criminals  https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/20...Using CA as an example:- not allowed to place a blanket ban based on criminal record- are not allowed to access certain forms of criminal records (arrests, post-trial diversions, sealed expunged records)- you are technically allowed to access conviction data and use it, but your interpretation of that data must comport perfectly with how CA wants you to interpret it (must have direct bearing, must have been recent enough etc)- even if you follow all of this perfectly, accessing the criminal records must not "have a discriminatory effect" so if certain special people are impacted you are still looking at liability.As a result of this legal minefield many just decide to forget looking at criminal or to find some other criteria.

If you decided to go a more diverse route by selling and investing elsewhere, You should look at doing a 1031 exchange.

In Maricopa County, encompassing Glendale, Mesa, Tempe, and Chandler, you'll find diverse options balancing affordability and rental potential.

Look for markets with diverse job opportunities, population growth, and a strong local economy.Financing: Explore your financing options, such as traditional mortgages, home equity loans, or investment property loans.

I haven’t narrowed down beyond that yet though as I know each has diverse areas.

In these cities, your financial resources will go a long way enabling you to assemble a diverse multifamily portfolio and initiate a steady stream of income.

I would suggest connecting with a diverse lender for investment property mortgages.

Whether you're interested in single-family homes or small multi-family units, Tampa's diverse and dynamic market can meet your needs.

Need to buy Class A assets in cities where there is demand and population growth and  also diverse industries to drive job growth..or  buy in a  barrier island where there is no more land which can built upon