You can expected rental rates to increase over time, however, connecting with a local realtor who is familiar with investment strategies should help put you in a better position of understanding of what areas will best fit your financials budget and long-term goals as well as possibly being connected to local contractors and financing assistance if you decide to pursue additional properties.Do not be detoured by neighborhoods directly - check out the comps and, since you're local, drive by the areas you're hearing the most about and see what is being done to increase appreciation.

So maybe some locals might be able to provide some assistance with who they use in this type of a scenario? 

If you plan to work with international investors, then you need to have an attorney and a CPA that are well versed on the topic and can assist you and your investors with various questions and services that will be needed to execute upon such transactions.

Virtual assistants can set appointments and help you organize your relationships.

I'm hoping to find people that I can bounce some ideas off of and I'm willing to trade budgeting and/or bookkeeping advice/assistance in exchange.Thanks for having me and I look forward to learning from all of you.Frankie

Would love to help assist in any way possible. 

Any Charlotte area realtors need an assistant?

I'd be more than happy to assist when you come to town.

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I have no problem managing the projects without a contractor, but I'm pretty sure I would have to input my investment company as a "client" in Quickbooks and pay my ID company back for the expenses to reflect correctly for my accounting.