If the property is vacant, you will attract a larger pool of buyers as not everyone looking for a house wants to use it as a rental.

The ban in Asheville proper started in 2016 though, and we don't seem to have more affordable housing as a result.

My focus is on affordable housing, especially mixed-use projects that serve both residential and community needs.

House hacking is an excellent strategy, especially with the potential to use an FHA loan to secure a property with a low down payment. 

If the house you’re talking about buying is a rental and you don’t have a primary yet, I recommend buying a primary home and getting roommates, if feasible, or buy a duplex and live in one side and rent out the other.

And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe even more than you realize.What Is Home Equity?

This will show you that people have options to go out and pick another house over your place. 

I love investing and developing myself, but I do not have enough experience, and this is what makes me hesitant to enter this field.So I want to ask you, what are the ways that will make me start investing in real estate or long-term housing?

If there was a house of interest listed it was get there same day and make a strong offer to even have a chance, this doesn't seem to be the case at this moment.

Don't forget to annually mark time for vacation or family time.You might consider hiring a teenager part time if there's something that is time consuming (for me, putting out 20 open house signs then picking them up).Best to you!