It’s essential to evaluate whether the potential rental income aligns with your financial goals and if you can manage the ongoing expenses associated with property ownership.On the other hand, flipping a home could provide a more immediate financial return, especially with your access to a private loan and mentorship from an experienced developer.

The west side was a bit newer, higher pricing, but a more stable resident base.1.Don't chase high cap rates. 2.

I would love to connect with you, and see if I could be a resource for you. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Here's a post I did for a more general look at NC, instead of individual market breakdowns.

In a loose sense, I would call any lender a "partner" too, since they will require not only your monthly payments, and will require regular reporting as well on the operations of the property (but this is a more semantic and philosophical discussion).But, ways you can try to come up with that money: refi your home and/or investment properties.  

With a months' supply of inventory now at 4.4, up by 37.5%, we’re seeing a more balanced market.

Some suggest investing out of state for better cash flow, but that's not an option for me at this time.Recently, I ran into a realtor who suggested mid-term rentals to construction workers as a more profitable investment model.

At which point I can make a more data driven decision. 

I’m also looking for anyone who ever dealt with trenchless sewer relining because it seems like a more affordable way to go. 

However, we also don’t want to invest too much initially due to the learning curve of real estate so we figure starting out with a smaller budget and learn the ins and outs especially developing a team we trust before buying at higher price points.So here’s the question, for someone not depending on the cash flow as income, is it better to find properties that will cash flow at lower purchase price and find ways to spend the income to avoid taxes or to give up some cash flow and possibly even be at a loss for a few years to buy at a more expensive price in a better neighborhood, be able to take the tax savings each year, but also have a better rate of appreciation? 

On the other hand, private lender investors, like an "Uncle Joe" type, lend money on a more personal and flexible basis, often with less formal terms that can be easily negotiated.