They brought their high-quality hospitality skills with them and the rooms listed have significantly improved over the same time period.

@Rochelle GerberHere are some of the downsides of putting real estate into an IRA or 401k.No tax deductions: You can’t claim deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, improvements and other property-related expenses.Property expenses: All expenses, repairs, and maintenance costs must be paid with IRA or 401k funds, and you must pay others to do repairs and manage the property.

I think learning how to improve a property is  even more important than being on the sales side of real estate. 

You can directly contribute to improving the area, helping residents access safer and better-quality living conditions.Hopefully, this gives you another avenue for real estate investment in a growing market like Charlotte.

I've been watching YT videos about what to do when you don't get enough inquiries via FF...I'm still finishing up some improvements at my place so I haven't listed it yet.I've asked a family member who is an RE attorney (but does not have experience with STR/MTRs) to look over my lease.

Additionally, ask for copies of all tenant leases, any recent inspection reports, and records of capital improvements, such as repairs or renovations.

Buy the deals that you can improve to raise value.

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[crawling into my office closet while alternating between sobbing and laughing]  Haha it's actually such a big improvement!

However, if you’re comfortable with the expenses and prefer to hold, you’d continue building equity, but it may take a while for cash flow to improve.