👉 How did you balance investing with family life and risk management early on?

How do you balance visibility with privacy when marketing rentals?

It’s a strategy that balances growth potential with protection, especially in an unpredictable market.

One of my favorite financial and economic podcasts, The Compound & Friends, starts with a 2 min chat on how everyone loves Nashville, saying, “We have employees there, it’s pretty sick.”

@Zeke Liston That’s great advice — sounds like you’ve really dialed in the right balance between stability and selectivity.

Great question, Jeanette this is where a lot of new investors get tripped up with the BRRRR method.When you refinance and take cash out, your loan balance increases, which usually means your monthly mortgage payment goes up.

What type of loan is this, and what is the loan balance?

You can also have them paid at loan maturity however, you run the risk of not being able to payoff the entire balance.. 

-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.

Many investors find a balance by holding some homes for income and selling others to recycle capital, which lets you keep growing without overextending yourself.