All Forum Posts by: Kimberley Smith

Appreciate you sharing — love hearing how folks are investing globally. That said, here are a few thoughts to consider:

• Cash flow: $500/month on a $100K property is about a 6% gross yield, which isn’t bad. But after property management, taxes, and maintenance, your net cash flow might end up pretty slim.

• Time horizon: You’re tying up $100K over 4 years with no income during that time. So it’s worth asking — could that capital grow faster elsewhere?

• Exit strategy: If rents flatten or the appreciation doesn’t hit that $130K+ mark, does the deal still work long-term?

Not a bad play if you really believe in the market — just worth weighing against opportunities that start cash flowing sooner or offer more upside.

Totally hear you — that radon number is high, but it’s actually really common in a lot of areas, especially basements. The good news is radon remediation is straightforward and not super expensive (usually $1,200–$2,000), and once it’s installed and retested, it’s not usually a long-term concern.

Since you already ran your numbers and this is a rental play, I'd say the bigger question is: does remediation kill your ROI or financing terms? If not, and everything else checks out, I wouldn't automatically walk away just because of radon — especially if this is a market you want long term.

First property nerves are real though — glad you’re doing the homework most people skip.

Lately, I've been seeing more opportunities off-market—probates, FSBOs, wholesalers sending decent spreads—but every investor I talk to has slightly different buy boxes.

For those of you actively buying, what’s your non-negotiable when it comes to criteria? (Price-to-ARV ratio, neighborhood class, repair limits, etc.)

I’m always curious to compare notes, especially since I work with a few buyers who are super-specific.

One thing I see newer investors overlook all the time: the opportunity to profit twice on one property.

I work closely with a few investor clients where we source under-market deals, they handle the renovation, and then I relist the finished product for top dollar. Same house → two paydays.

Curious—are more investors here using the same agent for both acquisition & resale, or do you split that up? What’s worked best for you?

Hey everyone!
Excited to finally jump into the BiggerPockets community and connect with like-minded investors. I’m a licensed realtor based in North Carolina, working closely with wholesalers, flippers, and investor-friendly lenders. I’ve been involved in sourcing off-market deals, helping investors list flips, and constantly learning more about development opportunities.

My main focus is building solid relationships with active investors, learning from others’ strategies, and seeing where I can bring value (whether that's finding deals, sharing insights, or collaborating).

Looking forward to learning from you all, and always open to chatting with anyone investing in NC or who’s been in the game longer than me—would love to soak up some wisdom!

I’ve been noticing some shifts in the NC market lately—especially with buyers being a bit more selective and rehab costs fluctuating.
Would love to hear from others:

• How are you adjusting your flip or buy & hold strategies?
• Any trends you’re paying close attention to?

I work closely with wholesalers and investors here, and I’m always curious how other people are navigating things.

Hey everyone!
Wanted to open up a conversation and share a few insights I’ve picked up working alongside wholesalers and flippers here in North Carolina.
One of the patterns I’ve noticed: deals tend to move faster when there’s better communication between all parties involved (wholesalers, agents, contractors, lenders, etc.).

Curious—what’s your experience been working with teams in your market?
What do you think makes a deal process smooth vs chaotic?

Always looking to exchange ideas and learn from fellow investors!

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $175,000
Cash invested: $40,000
Sale price: $350,000

Single-family property sourced off-market and sold to investor buyer. Property was purchased below market value, renovated, and successfully flipped for profit. Handled sourcing, negotiation, and facilitated smooth closing.