Code enforcement officers walked my 5 bedroom 3 bath home with me and told me my tenants have 90 days to vacate.

There are ways to resolve it provided it can be brought up to code compliance.

Hey y'all, Is there a hot pocket/zip code where you are picking up your investment properties? 

Sometimes it's not even zip code level...it's block by block! 

Same city can have wildly different stories by zip code.

Below are the zip codes delivering the strongest rent-to-price performance this past month (Jan 2026):Charlotte (Mecklenburg County):*28216 – 14.4*28262 – 14** Strong STR/MTR/CO LIVING potential.

Driving for dollars, sending basic letters, and calling owners who have clear signs of stress like vacant homes, code issues, or inherited properties.

Any zoning or code issues I should watch out for?

Quote from @Kenya Furaha: Hi everyone,I’m planning to purchase a duplex in the 44109 zip code (Old Brooklyn area) and wanted to get investor perspective before moving forward.Here are the deal basics:Purchase price: ~$180KCash to close: ~$45KProperty type: DuplexYear built: ~130+ years oldCondition: Previously renovated, minimal visible work needed foundation etc. 

There’s also the risk of a nosy neighbor noticing your contractors, trucks, or frequent activity and calling code enforcement.