What many fail to recognize is that this isn’t true investing—it’s running a business, with all the operational headaches, turnover, and liability that come with it.How I am applying this advice to my own pipeline: Amending zoning to an assemblage which already has approvals for 19 apartments (10 converted and 9 new construction) and two small storefronts, into a concept that has an expanded restaurant/ground level beer garden use.

Regarding storage:(k) Yards, patios, balconies, vestibules, hallways, and entrances may not be used to store belongings or to dry clothes.

Charlotte > Houston and PhiladelphiaA lot of fortune 500 companies are building new offices in Charlotte.Weather is greatThe state tax rate is decreasing(and overall considered low)The city has a high end airportCharlotte, in my opinion, has the opportunity to be a large city(maybe not on the level of NYC, LA, San Francisco) but just a level below.

When the world slows down, the people who pay attention start lining up their next move.And right now, there’s something worth paying attention to:Mortgage rates just hit 6.06% — the lowest levels of 2025.If you’ve been waiting for a window to refinance or restructure anything in your portfolio, this is the cleanest shot you’ve had all year.

Not sure what the interest level is in this area, but I would make every effort to get to a meet up reasonably nearby!

I’m seeing a mix of:• Entry-level value-add SFRs in South Austin• Heavy fixer flips with good spreads• Small infill lots that builders like• Occasional higher-end fixers in West Austin• A few lower-priced opportunities outside the cityCurious what everyone else is targeting right now.What’s your current buy box?

Before you agree to sponsorship, I would definitely make sure you will be getting the level of support you want & need. 

Again, others might feel differently here.3) property level due diligence: (takes seconds to weeks per deal): here is where I drill in with the low-level details.a) pro forma popping: I examine all the assumptions, and see if they are overoptimistic or not.

Tenant shall perform the following routine maintenance tasks, provided they can be completed safely from ground level and without specialized tools:a.

A part of this as an REI is ensuring you have crystal clear financials down to the property level, actually reviewing them regularly, and using them to make better decisions.