A newly acquired 6K sq. ft. lot in a thriving area of Charlotte near Freedom Drive and Uptown.

A newly acquired 6,000 sq. ft. lot in a thriving area of Charlotte, NC, near Freedom Drive and Uptown.

I’m especially interested in house hacking as my first investment since it seems ideal for building cash flow, reducing expenses and gaining experience without heavy initial capital.Questions & Market Focus:I'm still learning, but I’m starting to research these four markets to understand which may be the best fit for house hacking.

A prime commercial property in Downtown Morganton near the courthouse and thriving businesses.

A prime commercial property located in the heart of Downtown Morganton, near the courthouse and surrounded by thriving businesses.

A prime commercial property located in the heart of Downtown Morganton, near the courthouse and surrounded by thriving businesses.

A prime commercial property located in the heart of Downtown Morganton, near the courthouse and surrounded by thriving businesses.

Buying a duplex to house hack—living in one unit while renting the other—could be a great move if you want to keep building your portfolio.

Many tenants will stubbornly refuse to acknowledge their situation and dig in.

Greetings BiggerPockets Community,I’m reaching out for advice from anyone with experience in the Jacksonville, FL market, specifically in the Southside/Baymeadows area.