My hesitation with the higher priced & larger homes in Charlotte is you're concentrating your risk into one property.

if so I would be less concerned about the long term viability of gas.It might be a case where gas stations are a great investment but not really a good investment for your dad based on his age, concentration of risk with his investment portfolio and the number of current leases coming due in the next 5 years.Personally I think we will see a move to electric, but I also think we are on the verge of self driving vehicles. 

@Cody Nielsen  To answer your question about areas of Tahoe I like, the restrictions on STR's in the South Tahoe area (google Measure T Lake Tahoe) and just my personal preference kept me concentrated in the West & North shore areas. 

Those are the areas I am concentrating on.

At the time I asked, Dave had said they are invested across the country with no special concentration in any particular region.  

Clumping clay based kitty litter contains lead dust and can concentrate on floor in excess of federal lead safe standards.   

But let's not forget that a points leader does not necessarily mean an influence leader.There are people like me out here that read and learn and reply to many (sometimes incorrectly) who have good numbers but my influence is only in a small niche area that I concentrate in.Do not take someone's word as gospel just because of their numbers.

@AUDREY DESOUZA Hi Audrey, I would concentrate on the areas within the state that have the biggest concentration of investors, which are also generally the bigger metro areas in FL.  

I had to like their character above all else I stopped lending to one off folks and concentrated on supplying the top tier folks with capital.

Talking with the right attorney is important in this business not only on this point but many others as well.They key to understanding is to first clear your mind of any preconceived notions you have on the subject and concentrate on the words 'personal, family or household use'.What if borrower received more than 100% of purchase price on a purchase money loan ... money for Hawaii.