I would strongly urge owners to stay away.

They can just be too hard to lease.On the other hand, if the area is doing well economically and its occupancy is currently strong (I certainly want a vacant or near vacant property) I think it's worth considering at least.

With a budget of $300K-$400K, you could potentially find single-family homes or small multi-units in those areas.I'd recommend researching rental demand near universities like Duke or NC State or even checking out neighborhoods with strong job growth near tech hubs.

Central Florida, especially Clermont, Orlando, Lakeland, and Tampa suburbs like Riverview and Wesley Chapel, offers solid rental demand with strong growth.

Hi Steven,It sounds like you and your wife, Renee, have a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction fields, which is a great foundation for starting your real estate investing business.Given your background in residential remodeling and home inspections, and Renee's experience as a real estate agent, you're off to a strong start.

Some rents in what some define as an A may hold strong values but rents compared to purchase price may not be comparable to a B.

Cause my biggest issue with finding BRRRR deals is like I mentioned above, if I put in inspection contingencies, my offer is not strong enough and the seller picks any of the other 5 buyers that have no inspection contingency. 

In 2016, we returned to KC and purchased our primary home in Liberty using a Doctor’s loan.In 2020, we developed a strong interest in real estate investing.

Seeing your intro is a breath of fresh air.. what's your next step in building a strong investment network?

Hypothetically, if I found a property with strong rental demand, the income could cover loan payments, operating expenses, and generate a modest positive cash flow.While this example involves upfront risks, the idea would be to leverage my father’s expertise as a contractor to minimize renovation costs, boost the property’s value, and create a long-term asset that appreciates over time.