You didn't mention what you were looking to buy but If you are looking to buy a rental just make sure your numbers work if rent prices decrease. 

When dealing with condos just make sure the HOA is well managed as previously mentioned.

I don't even mention Section 8 in my ads, even thought I target it for certain properties.

@Nathan G.Nathan,I dont feel I"m being raked over the coals... i didnt get the damn keys and those things mentioned in your post were all requested... rent.. deposit... lease (there wasn't a lease), etc.

You may already know this, but it bears mentioning...if you refi with a conventional loan, i believe that'd require 20% down.

There are a few townships around Charlotte, like Mint Hill...that will appreciate a little bit more (most are already overpriced)But for the reasons you mentioned, I would stick to driving distance of CharlotteGastonia, Monroe and Concord are three cities within driving distance of Charlotte. 

I definitely see that i'm going to have to be creative with this and as  @Tim Puffer mentioned, I may have to be very targeted and personalized. 

You haven't mentioned, for example: utilities, property tax, and the usually present monthly mortgage payments."

You could also do as Jeff Smith mentioned and invest in syndications.

Sometimes the article will list what colors were used, and sometimes not... if they don't list the colors, just get as close as you can.I am not affiliated with any companies mentioned.