I realized the grass wasn't greener, and I ended up building back in the Chicago area once again.

In talking to other investors this has happened to them as well in my area.

Great credit scores are a must.

Unfortunately, there are very few duplexes in Raleigh and the surrounding area and the few that are available are definitely not for sale for an amount that would make sense from a numbers perspective.

This article talks about the area being saturated with STR'S and city council looking to double the lodging tax.https://pagevalleynews.com/lodging-owners-speak-out-against-proposed-doubling-of-lodging-tax/

Hello, my name is Matt Swab and I am a licensed realtor serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area.

Real estate always goes up with time unless the area turns on you, for example SF.

There are a lot of active investors out there that don't spend their time on BPs.

Definitely takes lots of hard work when you are a beginner.

Looking to connect with local investors, agents, handymen, and lenders for the St Louis area.