I had the lightswitch moment after investing in NC for a while and I would get ok cash flow, but the properties I owned all doubled in value in about 5-6 years and I realized I could appreciate my way to financial success much faster than I could cash flow my way there. 

However, as I've been tracking new listings in this area and running the numbers on them, I have realized this strategy has either gotten too much attention in the last few years or the supply just isn't there any more.

I realizing the duplex conversion strategy is more complex I probably wouldn't try it on my first property, just want to get a sense of what's possible in the Chattanooga market :) Thanks!

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That’s a good nugget of advice I didn’t realize tax would be so much.

I realize that my SEO optimization and stuff isn't great, so I really need to see what should be my next steps. 

.: I didn’t realize the closing statement items were handled a different way and not included on the SchE.

It’s not about leaving BRRRR behind, it’s about expanding investment strategies while still utilizing what works.As for investors passing on distressed properties, it’s not that they don’t want to deal with permits, contractors, and tenants—it’s that they’ve realized they can apply the same effort to larger asset classes with a bigger return.

That was the right move for us at the time, but let me tell you, boy oh boy does it hurt every time I realize i sold a 3 bed 2.5bath home in dublin schools that I bought for under $200K...its the one that got away and honestly will haunt me forever...or until i go back and get it again...but seriously find a way to keep that thing fo the long term especially with that rate. 

This is a nation wide issue but just want to make sure you realize.