Unless you are local to the market, I would consider elsewhere.I think Charlotte long term is a great market, financial hub, good airport, population growth.I think if you commit to any of these markets, you will have successGino 

I would first start looking at the various strategies for saving massively on tax, mainly the short term rental loophole and real estate professional status and then decide if these strategies align with your goals.

This phase requires more skill and investment, akin to adding stronger, more substantial planks to your bridge.Buying and Holding: Finally, your bridge reaches the other side.

Water pressure holds at the meter.

Long story short , didn’t do my due diligence .

I am NOT interested in owning any more real estate (retired here man) so I had planned on just paying my 15% long term Capital Gains tax rate and moving on to my "safe money" retirement program of MYGA's / CD's and High yield Savings account / Bonds / some Stocks.

There are lots opportunities in easy bay township or downtown Condos (where str is allowed.) direct west of TC has lots str experience opportunities (water front/ farm house , wineries), direct east close to Williamsburg has great opportunities even for long term summer rental to the horse show participant (June to Sep).

**Deadline**This serves as a reminder if you have a house/cabin in Sevier County (unincorporated areas) that you are currently using or intend to use as a Short Term Rental, today is the deadline to apply for the Short Term Rental Permit.

Should I start a s-corp, holding company?

In other words, sufficient capital for the cash purchase of a property (plus rehab) and eventually refinancing the completed project to a long term loan.