Because for years population in the U.S has been shifting that direction.

Thankfully, I have a background in Customer Support, Sales, and collegiate level athletics which I think all point me in the direction of pursing the world of Real Estate Investment.

One idea for someone at your stage in life may also be to boost your human capital some by advancing in your career and saving for that first home (and a 2-4 unit is an ideal target).  

How long ago did you start your reading and change that mindset to realize that this is the new direction?

I am interested in purchasing rental properties in WNC- ideally in my area (Hendersonville, Arden, Fletcher, Asheville).

@Jon KellyIf it is listed the bank won't work directly with you.

We financed this home at 80% LTV through a local bank (here is where I would have saved my capital and gone with FHA or another low money down strategy had I had the foresight, but alas, "it is what it is" as they say).My plan is to eventually use 1031 to trade up to 8+ unit buildings, then parlay that into either apartments, mixed use, or commercial down the line.Going forward: House hacking the duplex is clearly not the ideal situation with a toddler and a newborn.

The SFR directly across the street from mine, which is smaller than both of my two, just sold for a higher price than I paid for both of mine.I'm trying to plan what to expect when I do the refi next year...

Should I deal with it differently?

Hope to see all of you there.If you have specific concerns or topical points, related to this subject, that you want mentioned at the Council meeting, please email them directly to me so I collect them in preparing my script.