The Charlotte area population is expected to soar by 50% by 2050.

You make the deal, not find the deal. 

Every time you lower your tax bracket you are lowering the value of the deductions.

@Tyler GarzaYour "buy a new house, rent the old one, and trade up" strategy is a solid way to build wealth, but there are a few key factors to consider.

If you aren’t saving the money up to buy another property chances are nothing will pay a higher rate than paying it towards your mortgage.

Get as much info as you can. get their bank statements see what comes in and comes out.

The last few years have been great for investors/homebuyers who bought pre-con, but looking back to the few years after the 2014/15 boom, this wasn't the case, where many had actually committed to buying a property that wasn't quite worth what they signed up for closer to closing because the appraisal weren't matching the contract price, requiring a cash top-up.

Quote from @Quan Pham: I'll give you the easy answer: sell.If you were fired up about owning an investment, I would recommend keeping the house as a rental.

Is all of the other stuff phony?

I’m looking to invest in nearby areas, focusing on fix-and-flip projects and new ground-up construction.