For example, their worst deal, which led to just a 2% IRR for investors, occurred when they built a building that completed during Covid with the exception of a transformer that supply chain issues meant could not be obtained for a *year*.

Investor TakeawaysBest Cash Flow Plays: ZIPs 28216 (6% vacancy, 14.52 RTP) and 28213/28269 deliver strong rent-to-price returns and are located amid transformative county developments.Growth Catalysts: Mecklenburg’s massive infrastructure and mixed-use projects (examples, River District, Eastland Park) position the area for sustained appreciation and rental demand.Emerging Suburban Markets: Gaston and Cabarrus counties are experiencing substantive population surges and shifting commuter dynamics, especially in ZIP 28083, which shows promising RTP and anticipated metro-spillover growth.

NYC's Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan—the largest rezoning in two decades—will create 9,700 new homes including 2,800 affordable units, backed by $488 million in infrastructure investment.This isn't just housing policy, it's economic transformation.

The lesson: Knowing when to hire a property manager can completely transform your investment.

Older investor like us should transform from what CoC looks like to "can I use this property later on ?"

This can transform even a barely profitable STR into an asset with a 10-20% rate of return in year 1.2) Building an ADU is my preferred form of value add, for the purposes of Cash Flow.

He accumulated nearly 100 lots, mostly from us, and transformed the community with new construction.

My passion is transforming properties into profitable, legacy assets—helping families, investors, and partners achieve financial freedom through real estate.

My last day as CEO will be just over 11 years after my first forum post (before I started working here), where I was first welcomed with open arms into this community, and by some of the folks still contributing to these forums now.I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the countless individuals who have poured their hearts into making BiggerPockets the transformative force it is today.In particular, from this community, I want to thank @Jay Hinrichs, @Nathan Gesner, @James Wise, @Joe Villanueva, and @Russell Brazil for the the truly incredible amount of value they’ve added to these forums, changing countless lives.

But, if your home needs more of a transformation, or it’s empty and could benefit from rented furniture, a great agent will be able to determine if bringing in a professional stager might be a good idea, too.