-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.

We focus on single-family homes as rental investments and explore various income-producing strategies — from room rentals to traditional and short-term (Airbnb-style) setups — discussing what’s working and what’s not in today’s market and new options.AZREIA also has plenty of other meetings covering different real estate topics, so definitely check out the event calendar on their website for sessions that fit your interests.Check out AZREIA I host the buy and hold group we meet every 1st Thursday of the month - we focus on Single family homes as a rental asset class, and talk about options for income producing on those properties exploring new options room rentals, old airbnb, and anything working or not working. but there are more meetings with varying topics check the calendar azreia

Not sure whats in your market but if you can prioritizing "townhouse" style units not up down units is always more desirable in my experience. 

Purchased my first duplex style property in Greeley, CO in June 2025 using FHA methods with down payment assistance.

Even back then there were a lot of high rise hotels where you could get a decent condo-style room with hot water, cable tv etc for really cheap ($15-20USD/night).

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

Are you chasing freedom, legacy, or lifestyle?

My personal preference is old style coil tops, because the renters tend to ruin smooth tops with their cheap pots, but I'd do a cheap smooth top before gas. 

We want to create an affordable SRO-style housing product with common facilities and meal plans included in monthly charges.

That said the market has corrected so hard here that there are finally some deals to be had as people have rushed to ditch even turn-key places.We just recently had a client pick up a themed home in Champions Gate similar to mine above and another I manage that both do around $135k annual gross revenue at a purchase price of $715k.  19% revenue on purchase price turnkey with no additions is tough to find these days.That said, whether it's finding a themed one turn key or doing the theming yourself, theming is an absolute must if raw returns factor into your decision at all.If you're buying as a lifestyle asset, personal use, etc then it's reasonable to do without it.