Here’s a focused approach:Expand in High-Yield Markets: Look beyond North Carolina to high-demand short-term rental spots like Nashville or international markets (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica) for diverse, stable cash flow.Invest in Multi-Family Value-Adds: Consider multi-family properties in growth areas like Texas or Florida where rehab can increase rental income and appreciation.Leverage Trusted International Partners: For global investments, work with local agents familiar with foreign buyer regulations to streamline acquisitions.Use Property Management for Scalability: As you grow, property managers can handle logistics, especially for out-of-state or international assets, so you can focus on new opportunities.For specific market insights or connections, feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to help.Best,Drago

Here there is a 25 GPG hardness and .2-.8PPM (not sure specifically what my rental has), which leads to buildup and rust, in addition, there has been a history of too high magnesium which caused an advisory from the city itself about potentially unsafe levels of magnesium. 

It's a really high-energy dog and I don't think they take it out often enough, so they play indoors a lot.

If you get a high-paying tenant in there, you can increase your odds of increasing the home's value.

I would be cautious with Lorain, I don't know that area as well, but there is a high rate of crime in that area. 

In fact, most cities will send a High Usage Warning letter.

I have had a fair amount of recent success because I offer a pretty high rate of 11% secured by note and deed of trust on my houses in va and nc  but want to hear other peoples success stories besides local meetups.

The high taxes are problematic but Texas is far more landlord and business-friendly than CA, NY and most other states.

@Anna Catron High leveraged operators have always been wiped out with enough time, I don't think that will change.

Profits aren't somehow ridiculously high, but our average cash on cash return is >23% across the portfolio.