The quality of the leads and the amount of funding is what I would be very concerned about.

Quote from @Daniel Sehy: Hey everyone —We’re actively expanding our portfolio into student housing and building long-term buy-and-hold strategies around Tier-2 and SEC campus markets.Target Criteria:80+ units (purpose-built or converted)Within 3–5 miles of campusMarkets with growing student populations and limited new supplyIdeally pre-leased or with some operational track recordWe’re open to both on- and off-market opportunitiesWe’ve modeled our acquisition approach around high-yield, Tier-2 university markets (think: Coastal Carolina, Troy, Kennesaw, Eastern Kentucky) where competition is lower, student demand is steady, and mom-and-pop owners still control a big chunk of inventory.We’re also looking at core SEC metros — Auburn, Columbia, Knoxville, etc. — but only where value and scale align.My ask:Who are the sharpest agents or brokers in your network with real student housing experience (not just MF)?

In NH/NE, having a solid RE attorney who understands entity structuring and estate planning will be a huge asset — a lot of investors here recommend asking your CPA for referrals since they often work closely with attorneys.As for pivoting with purpose, many investors in your shoes start by clarifying whether they want to optimize for cash flow, appreciation, or lifestyle flexibility — that decision usually shapes whether they lean toward multifamily, short-term rentals, or commercial.

I've certainly closed some Internet leads in about 45-60 days and other's I haven't done a deal with yet, but they general remain engages and active in the content that i send out, for sure the modern way to build a good "book" of business.

These protections often strengthen your position in negotiations or disputes as well, leading to more favorable outcomes.To navigate these complexities with confidence, it’s wise to build a trusted advisory team.

Right now wholesalers are mainly doing:SMS TextingCold CallingDirect Mail / PostcardsThe “next level” is PPL (Pay-Per-Lead) through lead generation companies, so you’re only paying for conversations that raise their hand.Most people start by pulling lists of sellers in distress (pre-foreclosure, tax liens, probate, divorce, etc.) and then stacking those lists so you’re not just hitting one pain point but several.On top of that, a few other things are working well right now:PPC / Google Ads – motivated sellers often search “sell my house fast” before answering cold outreach.Facebook/Instagram Ads with strong local targeting.Driving for Dollars apps (batchdriven, dealmachine) paired with skip-tracing to hit niche properties others might miss.Follow-up systems – 70% of deals come from nurturing leads over time, not just first contact.What seems less effective today:Bandit signs (cities are cracking down, saturation is high).Generic postcard campaigns without a targeted or consistent follow-up strategy.Mass cold email (deliverability has dropped a lot).The real key is consistency + multi-channel.

You will very likely sign a business purpose affidavit at closing of the DSCR loan.

I'm uncertain though if it is Lake Norman specific, but North Carolina can be a good state for investing.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

Bonus depreciation basicsBonus depreciation applies to any rental property when you do a cost segregation study.It lets you front-load the depreciation on items with shorter useful lives (appliances, flooring, fixtures, etc.) instead of spreading them out over decades.The key isn’t whether it’s short-, medium-, or long-term — it’s whether the property qualifies as a rental for tax purposes.2.

I’m curious if anyone has used one of these specifically for: • House hacking (e.g. multi-unit, renting out part of the property while living on-site) • Investment purposes—buying with the intent to rent or resell.