It is usually at a steep rate, so speed is of the essence with this strategy.

At the moment Charlotte is a market that has peaked my interest with respect to potential and continued growth over the next 5 years.

In 2020 I'm leaving all excuses behind and going full speed ahead.

Your agent wasn't up to speed. 

I do, however, think its important that new investors now realize that they're buying in a peak market, and adjust their strategy AND expectations accordingly. 

Gonna have to agree with @Mo BrentwoodRedondo is kinda risky right now as I think its closer to a peak.

@Arthur PanagopoulosI live in Silicon Valley and have 4 properties in SF...While I am of the view that RE has peaked in 2018 and has been and will be on a down slope for the next 2-4 years, I also believe opportunities exist in every marker if you understand the market and look hard enough ....I bought a small condo in prime SF location in 2019... with 10% down I am cash neutral.... tenant is a google employee making $200K annual....I got lucky because sellers was OOS....So if you look hard, “once in a lifetime” deal will show up every 6 months....Lol

That also means you could potentially waive the option period, which also eliminates some risk for the seller and can speed things up.In some ways time is risk. 

You need to get to get up to speed on laws.

To be honest, this did peak my interest for a few reasons and here they are:1.