The fact that you’re focused on solving that is huge. 

Like most things, a little bit of knowledge helps you make huge mistakes, but most knowledge is learned by doing, running into problems and solving them. 

If you were only solving for maximum return in a given timeframe there would be a more defined answer. 

There is great value in accessibility to your investments, meaning, if something goes wrong, that it's not so far out of reach to drive out and solve problems.

Just know that a lot of them won’t give you a clear answer right away, so you may need to rephrase your question a few times to get the info you need.

They don’t know what questions to ask.

But in general answer to your question (I'm in North Carolina, not South) - I have a provision in my lease that ALL person's age 18 or above (at the time of lease start or renewal) must have an application on file, that includes credit and criminal / background - and I have the right to an updated credit and background report from all adult residents prior to lease renewal.

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some advice on a project I’ve been planning. I own a lot where I’d like to build an A-frame loft around 1500–1700 sq ft. I don’t have blueprints or cost estimates yet, just a rough draft...

The question is why? 

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