I almost made the mistake of paying a Philly guru who was going to teach me the ins and outs of buying section 8 homes and after reaching out to others on BP who invest in better market real estate, realized its incredibly risky.

Gastonia is a great sub market of Charlotte, and is still affordable. 

They had the money, the will and the marketing genius to pull it off.

My interest in the US market is perked because of the stronger dollar, and better tax benefits (like the 1031 exchange).

With many homebuyers waiting, this could make now a good time to jump into the market to find deals.

They are usually a wealth of information about market conditions.

We had a recent FHA quote with 3.5% down in the high 5%’s..What do you expect from the purchase and refinance markets if rates drop by 1%?

Excellent terms already negotiated and in place, a long term lease option with a below market price and potential for increased value.

I've got a great supplier/installer here on the Coast.I'm not familiar with the Magee market, but a quick MLS search shows no active rentals on market in town.I've learned the hard way on the BRRRRs, if you go ahead and do everything (within a reasonable budget) Roof, HVAC, windows, kitchen bathrooms, you'll save yourself time/money down the road.Good Luck!

Pick your plan, look into the Kansas City area, use market comparisons, check your money power, look into loan options, put together a team, check cash flow, ROI, and Cap Rate, and make your bid after careful checks and talks.