Atlantic City's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

The more research I do on Raleigh and the triangle area in general, the more I believe it could be one of the hottest housing markets over the next 10 years.

Fresno's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

Lockport's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

You’re laying down the groundwork, making connections, learning the market, and generating capital.

I've learned to push the limits while still being polite, and to find ways to make our needs match those of the seller.We set ourselves up for success in the competitive real estate market by learning how to negotiate, figuring out why sellers do what they do, and using good methods.

However, I have a few concerns:Pros:Living condition: 1400 sqft → 1700 sqft with some boutique featuresThe rental market seems good in this area.Another property is added to my existing real estate portfolio, which currently includes two other properties.Cons:Interest rate: 7% - No guarantee of decreasing the rate, which means there might be no opportunity for refinancing in the future.The current home is too new to be rented out.People often say not to buy property in Chicago due to high taxes and low appreciation.There’s no necessity of moving since I have a decent primary home.Any professional advice would be helpful. 

Look at their marketing strategy.

In our opinion, an investor should only work with agents that meet at least one of the following:1) Own rentals themselves for at least 3 years, at least one of them they bought below market.2) Have a 3-5 year track record of rental transactions, that they can document.3) Know how to calculate 1% Rule, ROI, NOI, etc. and demonstrate how to actually apply them to assist an investor client.4) Have access to tired investors selling their rentals.5) (what can you add here?)

I would be happy to talk with you more about the Charlotte STR market and help you determine the revenue potential for your property.