Charlotte, NC · Member since 2026 · 5 posts · 4 votes
HI there, Noob here.
Excited about participating, growing and contributing in the REI space. I am interested in STR, private lending and maybe wholesale, but I don't have a mentor so wholesaling is a big leap for me. I also understand that in NC, one needs a RE license to do wholesale transactions.
My first project is to convert my home's 2-car garage to an ADU. All tips welcomed from fellow garage converters on the wins and gotchas. I'm in the phase of deciding on a GC+ designer and looking at layout options. My questions are:
1. Have you done an attached garage to ADU conversion and was it worth it? Any gotchas or pinpoints to share?
2. What REI mentorship course/class/seminar helped you launch successfully and gave you the tools to deal with setbacks or challenges? (I need a mentor)?
3. I see a lot of meetups, do they all have the same focus for a particular audience within REI or a mash up?
Thank you for this opportunity. I will not waste it.
I got my NC real estate license before starting in REI. The course taught me tons about real estate in general, and about NC state specific laws that you will encounter working in this space.
If you have the ability, I would definitely get a license. I was able to take the course and pass on the first try in 3 weeks! Getting my license allowed me to get hired by a brokerage that specializes in REI. My brokerage trained me, so I did not have to worry about finding a mentor.
Reach out if you have any additional questions about getting your license!