So you've been scrolling through social media, seeing all those gurus telling you to "buy real estate now!" and thought, "Hmm, maybe I should trade my avocado toast budget (from Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee) for a down payment." Well, my friend, you've stumbled upon the right corner of the internet, be

So, you’ve watched three seasons of Fixer Upper, you’ve got a Lowes Pro or Home Depot account you don’t know how to use, and you’re convinced you’re the next real estate mogul of the 919 and 910. Whether you’re eyeing a small farm in Harnett County, a tactical flip near Fort Bragg in Cumberland, a s

So we've talked about building your real estate empire with various rentals but we haven't really focused on the growing fad (and revenue opportunity) of short term rentals. With websites like VRBO or AirBNB, these properties are booming and in certain parts of our area, they can be cash cows.  You'

The question on everyone’s mind is the same: "Is now a good time to buy a house, or should I just wait and see if housing prices magically drop to 1990s levels?" Spoiler alert: Unless you have a time machine (in which case, please take me with you), 1990s prices aren't coming back. But, according to

So, you want to scale your rental property portfolio? Excellent! Prepare to transform from a mild-mannered landlord into a real estate mogul, raking in the dough while sipping piña coladas on a private island. Or at least making enough to cover your avocado toast habit. It's a grand adventure, but w