Many real estate transactions are cash deals, or they climb way past asking price if the property makes it to MLS.

The prices have definitely climbed the last few years, but I don't think they've reached their edge yet.

@Alex WongYou would be climbing onto the @Mindy Jensen fan bus for that trip.

But from what CoStar is showing, from the end of 2016 to the current quarter, vacancies have climbed by 5% to an overall rate of 13.5% for the area. 

Do you want to climb up stairs each day and does that bother you?

But I can never see the down side in holding: 1) I purchased my rentals and improved the condition for cash flow, NOT in the speculative hope that their appraisal values would climb infinitely.

Real estate agent said comparable dirt lots with no utilities went for 45-50k back in 2017 and the market value has only climbed since then. 

Combine that with a couple other positive financial actions and you'll climb up. 

MBA program would also provide more leadership courses, helpful for career advancement if you want to manage one day. however, if you strictly want to focus on accounting and have no plans to climb the corporate ladder, an MS in accounting may be better suited toward you. it will all depend on your career goals.

@Abigail Helfer As I am sure you gathered from what everyone is saying Charlotte is definitely at a high and still climbing.