It takes time and patience, but the long-term benefits are well worth it.I’ve personally gained invaluable knowledge, listings, and deals from friendships I’ve built over the years.The more people you engage with, the faster you’ll achieve your goals!

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.

-contacting several LP's nationally that take on large investment opportunities-posting on loopnet-sending the link to the website we built-out to all the the top real estate agents in our local market.I did not think of the Facebook group channel, so thanks for that recommendation @Ryan Arth!

In general, I would say Kitchen, Bathrooms and any deferred maintenance should be your focused items. 

Several chip factories getting built. 

Own every nice toy, item, apparel, everything imaginable.

I bought vacant land, built a spec home and sold it to an end user.

I personally would sell it.Your return from real estate is two items - Cash Flow + Appreciation.What is the annual rate of appreciation you are getting, approximately?

My father is a certified contractor in NJ—he’s built one home, flipped four, and consistently handles upgrades and maintenance for me and his other clients.I’d appreciate any tips or stories from those who’ve turned equity into a profitable venture.

The expense tracker, reports and rental sheets (useful if you are planning to do the BRRRR method and need to calculate 2 different sets of loans).I used to have my own custom spreadsheets that I built but this one does everything mine did plus much more.