There is absolutely a way to have eyes, ears and boots on the ground for finding and rehabbing properties.

MFDUs in high-demand areas like Asheville might be limited, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for smaller duplexes or triplexes that align with your budget.If neither works, continuing to rent while buying a pure investment property in a more affordable nearby market could make sense.

The reason I stayed at the Banana Bank Lodge this time, is because the Lady is a world class artist, thus an artistic eye. 

(His profit is in the entry fee) He owes 3 months missed payments and I offered to catch up the arrears, bring the loan current, and take ownership.I myself own and operate 13 units since 2017, and I’d say I’m a good operator.Anyways, the issue is that now the bank/owner has been notified of non payment, and while the seller is telling me everything’s fine between him and the person on the note and all, I know that the bank has eyes on this account now. 

That kind of shoot-from-the-hip approach can be fun for a minute, but it usually ends up like my old buddy Rick’s first deal.. he bought a distressed fourplex in Tucson years back without a real plan, and while he eventually turned it into a solid monthly cash flow, he spent the first six months sleeping with one eye on the tenant ledger, praying the HVAC wouldn’t bail on him after a hot desert day.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: @Shaylynn O'Leary well, that's at least someone with "eyes and ears" in the actual market. 

Managing real estate, and doing it well, is an entirely different story.I would keep your eyes open for a book that teaches you how to manage well.

Be flexible and keep an eye out for opportunities, as they often come when you least expect them.

Keep your first deal simple, and don’t be afraid to reach out if you need help or want a second set of eyes on a deal!

what about columbia is catching your eye?