With such low rental yields, the return on investment (ROI) and cash-on-cash (CoC) return are negative when factoring in mortgage payments only, not including any other factors.In this market, it seems almost impossible to make a profit using traditional rental property investing strategies.

It's not the data or the asset classes; it's you.You are often your biggest roadblock.Considering this and looking at your journey differently, you can break the stalemate.If you are new and want advice, you must be open to ALL advice, not just the kind that supports your first idea or asset class.

., she purchased a property in Akron earlier this year and may have some recommendations. 

If you're talking about asset management software, you can take a look at this.

Most credit unions do not help with non-owner occupied properties. 

You can directly contribute to improving the area, helping residents access safer and better-quality living conditions.Hopefully, this gives you another avenue for real estate investment in a growing market like Charlotte.

This piece will also help you determine what you can afford and cash flow. 

If you have some experience this will be easier, but you have to start somewhere.

This is when you buy a primary residence (1 to 4 units, the more the better) which you can usually get for a very low down payment and get the best interest rates on and then rent out other units and/or bedrooms within your unit to pay for the mortgage and other expenses.

I think this area of DFW is as good as any place in the country.