Lastly, considering alternative materials that offer durability at a lower cost can also contribute to maintaining healthy profit margins.

That’s such an inspiring journey—you’ve really carved your own path and it’s awesome to see how you blended real estate with lifestyle freedom.

Quote from @Jacob Borstad: @Drew Sygit currently we have an emergency fund with enough reserve for a year for our lifestyle.

In the next 3–5 years, I’d love for real estate to be able to fund my lifestyle.

However, if you are expecting this property to make a substantial difference to your lifestyle n the near term, I fear you are likely to be disappointed.good luck

If the Tenant Buyer walks away from the deal I get to keep his Option payment, since it is non-refundable and I sell to another Tenant Buyer and get another Option Payment usually about $20k to $25k.I encourage buyers to get qualified for financing, give them a mortgage broker contact and to plan their lifestyle to be able to get a loan to exercise the Option.

A 7–10 year path to FI is realistic if you stay aggressive on savings and conservative on underwriting.Where people blow their timeline is:• buying for appreciation instead of cash flow• underestimating repairs• not systemizing operations• lifestyle creepIf you buy cash-flowing properties, maintain a solid cushion, and reinvest instead of upgrading your lifestyle, your timeline works.5.

If the STR makes sense for you and your lifestyle, then do it .

-Signal of momentum: Major infrastructure projects like this highlight continued investment in Charlotte’s urban core — a positive signal for long-term property values.If you own or are targeting properties near South End, Uptown, Dilworth, or South Tryon, this project positions you ahead of future demand growth once the bridge opens.Charlotte-Area ZIPs With the Lowest Vacancy Rates (October 2025)These submarkets are showing vacancy rates below 10%, reflecting strong tenant demand and rental stability:ZIP Code​Vacancy Rate28092​ 4%280125%280526%286777%280818%281158%281348%282168%280369%280379%280279%281059%282179%280789%What this means:-Markets with ≤ 10% vacancy signal tight rental conditions and healthy absorption.

I’m not sure when Americans decided an upscale lifestyle was a right and not a privilege.