That's a short minute even you have a competitive advantage before the demand drives prices up.

(Census.gov)Employment Growth: Between 2022 and 2023, employment in Lincolnton grew by 3.98%, increasing from 4,830 to 5,020 employees .

What marketing channels give you the best results (cold calling, mailers, texting, PPC, driving for dollars, etc.)?

HOWEVER, it is important to note that you don't build wealth buy selling, you build wealth by holding.

Quote from @Stevan Stojakovic: When analyzing a commercial property, what drives your decision more: the cap rate on paper or the actual net monthly cash flow? 

@Jaxon Ludtke Correct me if I'm wrong but by biggest concern is that if your running costs of $600 include utilities then it doesn't look like you're setting enough/anything aside for regular maintenance, capex or property management (even if you're self-managing, the property should still be able to pay for its own management).The Fed's new inflation target is 3% so you need to raise rents by at least that much per year just to tread water.

Jumping in too quick can also do you a disservice by overburdening you

For flippers, it’s about having enough spread after ARV, holding, and closing costs.Story: Location, tenant profile, and condition all matter — but they’re usually what explain the numbers, not what drive the decision.If you’re sourcing consistently, the best way to win buyers over is to get really good at running a clean analysis (purchase price, rehab estimate, ARV, exit strategy).

Make it easy for them to move through, ask questions, and visualize what they’d do with the propertyWhy This MattersA well-run inspection walkthrough isn’t just about one showing—it’s about driving revenue and creating competition.

Your price and easy to do business will still beat them, plus they supply advertising since the customer drives by you and says hey.