While wholesaling is generally legal in both North and South Carolina, the legal framework is different in each state.

At the end of the day, I treat the data as the framework, then layer in my read of the current market—things like days on market trends, what’s sitting stale, and what’s moving fast.In short, MLS for accuracy, major free sites for perspective, and a realtor partner for context.

From my experience, the most important part is having a clear framework for evaluating properties so you know what kind of returns and risks to expect before you pull the trigger.I’ve worked with a few newer investors in similar situations, and having a system for analyzing deals and mapping out your next purchases really helps take the guesswork out of growth.

It keeps your portfolio lean and cash-flowing as you scale.I’ve worked with a few investors starting young, and the biggest difference-maker was having a clear framework for evaluating deals and a step-by-step plan for scaling.

If you’d like, I’d be happy to share that framework with you. 

The key is building a system to analyze deals so you know which opportunities are actually worth pursuing, whether it’s a flip, BRRRR, or something else.I’ve worked with several new investors at the “first deal” stage, and having that framework gave them a lot of clarity on what’s realistic with their capital and timeline.

At some point, having a framework to analyze deals and run the numbers with confidence is what moves you from “studying” to actually closing.I’ve helped a few newer investors build that framework while they’re still in the research phase, and it really accelerates the learning curve.

I’ve worked with a few new investors at that stage, and having a framework to follow really helps avoid costly mistakes and gets you moving faster.Happy to share some insights or connect if you’d like!

Wise to go case by case or take the time to build out a framework on excel/sheets to quickly sort opportunities?

I’ve been in a similar spot (juggling retirement vs. real estate savings) and here’s a simple framework that helped me and others in your shoes:1.