I am a new Real Estate Investor in the Southeastern NC area.

Impossible to tell which would benefit you most.I have found that lenders value the house in different ways; one is a full appraisal and the other is an automatic valuation…my credit union did a “drive by” valuation.  

General investing real estate groups, meet up, and facebook groups are good as well. 

But once they get the 30 day notice, then they might sing a different tune real quick. 

So you can negotiate  a partial credit sometimes.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Real Estate is more emotion than anything. 

In our state, property management must be done by a licensed real estate agent.

The fact that you bought it with cash gives you a lot of flexibility, which is key in a market like Odessa where real estate values can sometimes be unpredictable.Let’s break it down:Refinance and Reinvest:The rental market is treating you well, and if you pull out equity with a loan, you'll still have that income stream.

Hi Kris,The NAR settlement finalized on August 17, 2024, introduced important changes to how real estate commissions are handled.