With an influx of STR investor demand and a shrinking 2025 STR Participation window - its vital investors align or establish a qualified team to execute.

Thanks Arman, good question Vitality- glad you asked it :-).

Always.It's not the Realtor.It's not the Seller.It's not the Appraiser.It's not Zillow.It's not the News.Only the buyer.Doesn't matter if it's 70% of it's ARV.Or if it's $100k over asking.So having the right buyers is themost vital piece of a successful RE career.Your on the right track Adam, but missing 1 vital link in the chain, which makes for a very important modification in this: It's is the buyer, and always the buyer, who ESTABLISHES the market/selling price. 

Those habits will have you ready to pull the trigger on a smart first deal instead of just learning in theory.

Strong character and integrity are vital.

Tenant agrees to limit use of the Premises to those uses consistent with the Premises’ clean, safe, sanitary, and habitable condition.

Cabarrus ranked among NC’s fastest-growing counties (≈14.8%) over recent years (Axios).Kannapolis (28083)- The Kannapolis Train Station, will be vital with the continued growth in both Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County.

As far as different principles and habits to build and apply.

It should be in a great location in the city, zoning should be okay, or since a Railroad will not allow any Human habitation, easier to get special use.6. 

The solution no matter how you take title (particularly as a landlord) is to exceed the implied warranty of habitability, make sure you are up to date on all licensing that's required to legally rent the 5 units, identify and eliminate premises liability risks before anyone is injured, and be fair and responsive with your tenants.