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

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

@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.

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? 

But you gotta have some nerve to put your life savings on a USB drive, fly to New Zealand and hope that the USB drive is not broken when you plug it in.Incorrect about crypto not cash flowing. 

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).

I knew about tornados in Tulsa but didn't know bats could be an issue and only learned that by touring properties with experienced broker.

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

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.

Two of these three lots are not on the market but I cold called owners after driving by Saturday.