There’s nothing wrong with where you want to devote your time,  but  investing in index funds is better aligned with your desired lifestyle. 

I'd add that because wholesale deals are more likely to be atypical in some way (for example, they wouldn't pass a normal inspection, or are in worse condition than normal properties, and sometimes close faster than normal), some wholesalers or real estate agents that work with wholesalers will try to throw in additional junk fees to take advantage of the buyers lack of experience.

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

Many are not so great on how to operate an apartment.Personally, I am a long time member of Lifestyles Unlimited.

More zeros.And if you’re not careful, you end up building a business that looks nothing like the lifestyle you started investing for.That’s where Return on Intention (ROI) comes in.It’s not a metric you’ll see on a spreadsheet, but it’s the one that determines whether your wealth is actually working for you.Here’s what intentional scaling looks like:1.

-Investor takeaway: Consider these ZIPs for long-term holds or mid-term rentals where tenant demand is proven and turnover risk is lower.Investor InsightCharlotte continues to demonstrate the fundamentals investors look for:-Expanding infrastructure that connects key economic zones-Steady population and job growth-Sub-10% vacancy rates in most surrounding markets**The Rail Trail Bridge adds another layer of appeal to the city’s core — connecting lifestyle, transit, and development in a way that supports both rental and appreciation upside.

Goal: spark qualified showings without looking like we’re chasing and keep room for normal credits/concessions if needed.Questions for local buyers/investors:1) In Nov–Dec, which list would you choose for this profile: high-$710s or low-$710s (same $700–$725k portal band)?

Which to me is a life style change.. 

I can look further from Boston but don't want to change our lifestyle too much.

The 1 trip or new containers normally come in just the Beige color, which you can request.