You want to find a balance of investing experience, but strong track record of multifamily sales (which you can see on their Zillow profile).

The key is understanding your risk tolerance, time commitment, and financial goals to find the right balance.

However, be cautious—newer “B” properties are sometimes built in “C” neighborhoods, so careful due diligence is required.Monroe: As mentioned earlier, Monroe strikes a balance, making it a versatile option for investors.Trends to WatchTransit-Oriented Development: Areas near light rail expansions are seeing significant value increases.Suburban Growth: The suburbs around Charlotte, including areas like Concord, Huntersville, and Monroe, are experiencing steady growth as people seek more affordable housing outside the city center.When investing in Charlotte, aligning your neighborhood choice with your goals is essential.

Whatever works for you is "good cash flow."

Quote from @Anthony Vaganos: I will definitely make sure to read the loan agreement but that was told to me verbally by a conventional lender during my diligence work.

If you find something that works well as a short-term rental, but doesn't work well for you as a home, you'll have money but be dissatisfied when you live there.You don't even need it to produce a profit.

This may come into play as you near the end of life and need to think about estate planning.4. 

I guarantee your life would be so much better if you removed her and replaced her with a good renter.Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

I have a 2.5% interest rate on the balance of the mortgage. 

I'm still waiting for luck;-) Actually, when I work Hard/Smart luck does appear;-)