Starting with remote investing, like in Charlotte, can be an option, but it might be worth exploring local opportunities in Orange County too.

Being a part of the local REIAs in both towns can help you understand more of what is going on.  

One way to make money is taking a cut of the Gurus sales that come to town.

Together, the property nets us roughly $1,400/month after expenses.Equity Split: My partner owns 60%, and I own 40%.I'm exploring ways to take out my equity without disrupting this deal, as I feel this isn't the best financial decision for me right now.

NJ is a big one—places like Newark, Paterson, or even smaller towns have better cash flow potential.

You can then rent at market rate but have to register it with the town annually and abide by their annual inflation rules.

Keep in mind that strict rules apply, such as avoiding self-dealing, prohibited transactions, and personally benefiting from the property.If you’re not looking to involve your IRA directly in the property purchase, you could explore other creative financing strategies outside of your retirement account.

My interests lie in all areas of real estate, and I am eager to explore potential opportunities and gain insights into effective strategies.

I would love to explore the rest of the US - if I had the money.

A couple of Roof claims due to storm damage in Tucson, and we had several sub-to deals in Oklahoma when grapefruit size hail decimated a big section of the whole town.