Hey everyone, my fiancé has been talking about real estate for a long time and I want to help him by becoming a realtor.

For paint touch-ups, the charge is less based on how long the paint should last.

Our long term goal is to become a business and own several rental properties.

I would have them go through the same steps you would go through for a regular long term tenant.

The RTP area, comprising cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, is an attractive option for several reasons:Strong job market and population growth, driven by the tech, research, and education sectors, ensuring consistent rental demand.More affordable home prices compared to Charlotte, allowing for better cash flow from rental income.Areas like Cary, Apex, and parts of Raleigh have newer construction townhomes/condos that fit your criteria.Potential for long-term equity growth, as the region is seeing steady appreciation.Some recommended areas to consider near RTP:Cary (especially newer developments like Amberly)ApexNorth RaleighDurham (for slightly lower prices)Charlotte is also a solid option, though it may be more expensive:Strong financial/banking sector driving job and population growth.Higher home prices but potentially higher rents as well.Newer townhome/condo developments in areas like Ballantyne, University City, and South End.Robust long-term equity growth potential, but higher entry costs.

Long story short, I am getting out of my 15 unit single family residential portfolio in South Florida.  

MTR is great, but there will be long "orphan" periods in between bookings, which leads to lost revenue.My advice, stick to areas that are more STR friendly and blend the rental strategy for maximum income.

How long have you been investing in properties?

I've found that it goes down easiest and lasts a long time with tenants.

I've never heard of it either.Has it been around for long?