Hello, I am completely new to real estate investing.

Bathrooms: 2.5 Square Footage: Increased 2,444 to 2,606 Lot Size: .43 acresPrice: $550,000       Taxes: $3124Why This Location Crushes as an investment: Athletic events, conferences, performances, Corporate housing (IBM, Atrium Health, Bank of America nearby), Medical tourism (major hospital systems), UNC Charlotte: (parents, visiting faculty, recruitment, graduation), Year-round demand (academic calendar + corporate). 

You don't want all your investment eggs in one basket. 

If you sell investments today, your gains will be part of your 2025 taxable income.

And as per the above post, it's all diversions and lies when it comes to getting status of your investment.

.- These will be investment properties, not primary residences, as I currently live in San Francisco, CA.- I've already started the pre-approval process with a credit union based in North Carolina, but I'd love some help understanding how to structure the gift of equity correctly for investment properties, what documentation may be required, and if there are any specific limitations or tax implications I should consider.- My goal is to close on both homes by the end of the year or early next year.If anyone has experience with gift of equity transactions for invest properties -- especially in North Carolina or involving out-of-state buyers -- or can recommend a loan officer, lender, or real estate attorney familiar with this setup, I'd really appreciate your insight.Thanks in advance!

I’m local to the area and have been apart of over a dozen investment deals.

Hello @Rose Cole,Where you should invest depends upon your goal.

Thanks in advance, BrianThat’s going to be somewhat difficult, but not impossible.Wealth manager, financial advisor, investment manager, etc training is different than real estate investing.  

Real estate investment touches on a lot of different elements, so what is missing for you?