Kristen Rumley
Buying First STR in Topsail/Surf City
I am looking at buying my first STR in Topsail/Surf City this year. It would also double as my primary residence as I would live there spring and fall. I would love to know thoughts on if this is a good STR market, sh...
Lisa Sessions
Can't get a policy on my under contract STR
Hey BP. I have a duplex under contact in a North Topsail Beach, NC. My insurance agent with USAA said they don't want to insure us since the house is being used as a STR and it's close proximity to the ocean. Any sugg...
Wes M.
Oak Island, NC - STR Update
As we approach the close of our second year in operation I wanted to provide some updates on our property. We purchased our STR in October 2021 and completed a rehab to place it in service by January 2022. In 2022, we...
Jake Durell
Looking in Topsail Area
Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Just looking in this area so far
What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Spent a month there, and want to spend more time th...
Kelly Thomas
Covid Buy Yields Big Rewards
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $515,000
Cash invested: $100,000
Sale price: $1,095,000
Purchased a SFH vacation rental in the middle of COVID ...
James P. Hill
The Housing Market in South Eastern North Carolina
Have you wondered where the housing market is going in South Eastern North Carolina?
We know that people have certain needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
Food, Clothing, and Shelter are the essentials t...
Wes Mccullar
Best STR Market for returns
Good morning BPMy wife and I are new investors and have drilled down on the following markets and are ready to take action immediately in one of them. We just need some added clarity from those who have experience inv...
Daniel Gilbert
Having trouble getting started
Hello, my name is Dan. I currently own my own home outside Charlotte, NC. I am looking to purchase my first rental property. I have cash to do it and have an approval for a mortgage. I have read a few books and have s...
Lisa Sessions
Under contract - now what...
Hi BP, I have a beach (not ocean front, a street or two back) house in Topsail Beach, NC under contract (this past weekend). Its a duplex, one short term rental, one long term rental. The current owners have a long t...
Jonny Provost
Topsail Area Long-Term Rental
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Topsail.
Purchase price: $298,000
Cash invested: $15,000
My wife bought and renovated our first family residence with the inten...