I am looking to expand my network of investors and real estate agents in the Charlotte area. 

In real estate, you make money four different ways:1.

2) I think the wealth effect of the stock market should have an impact on how much out of town buyers are willing to pay for a second home or even a primary home. 

Rates are hight right now and if your primary residents has a great rate the HELOC normally is the smarter play as long as your have repayment plan that allows you to risen and repeat.  

In my limited experience, they add no real value to the process, and like you said, don't really know costs, and while ARV is fairly easy to determine, they are always aggressive on those, too.So, how do you not get taken to the cleaner?  

. - Normally in real estate contracts, the seller is required to deliver the property in the same condition it got under contract for.

For now, I am leaning toward establishing an LLC to purchase and rent real estate.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Hello everyone,I’m currently living overseas and just getting started with real estate investing.

We also have a real estate meet up in COS where you can meet other investors to find good deals.