Raleigh-Durham Real Estate Blog

N.C. Ranks No. 3 for Hospitality Job Growth

While much of North Carolina’s economy is still struggling, the state’s leisure and hospitality sector is on the rebound. Figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show N.C. has added 26,600 jobs in that sector during the past five years. Only New York and Texas have done better.  investors may fare well by securing property in tourist areas within the state.   Click here for full article provided by the Charlotte business Journal

Property Alert: 816 Ridgeway, Durham, NC

Adorable 3 bedroom home is ready to rent. Wood and ceramic flooring, recently updated kitchen and bath. Recently rented for $600/month. Only $42,500. Loads of cashflow for the buy-and-hold investor. Call our office for more details!

Setting Realistic Expectations

Setting realistic goals/expectations is the first step toward a successful career in real estate investing. You’d never guess, however, the types of conversations the brokers in our office have with potential investors. Although some investors are realistic with regard to their real estate expectations (and the associated risks and rewards involved in investing), some investors miss the mark by a longshot! Hopefully the following short film will provide a bit of comic relief on the topic in the midst of a very busy week.