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What Are the Risks of Fix-and-Flip Investing?

Fix-and-flip risks include underestimated renovation costs, holding cost overruns, market timing shifts, and financing challenges — here’s how they play out.

ONNIT Realty Group Updated July 30, 2026
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Is House Hacking a Good Strategy for First-Time Investors?

House hacking — living in one unit of a multi-unit property while renting the others — can lower housing costs and provide low-barrier entry to investing.

ONNIT Realty Group Updated July 30, 2026
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What Is a 1031 Exchange and How Does It Work?

A 1031 exchange lets investors defer capital gains tax by reinvesting sale proceeds into a like-kind property, following strict IRS timelines and rules.

ONNIT Realty Group Updated July 30, 2026
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How Do I Calculate Cap Rate on an Investment Property?

Cap rate equals annual Net Operating Income divided by purchase price. Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough with a worked example.

ONNIT Realty Group Updated July 30, 2026
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What’s the Difference Between Cash Flow and Appreciation as Investment Strategies?

Cash flow investing prioritizes monthly income now, while appreciation investing prioritizes long-term value growth — most successful investors blend both.

ONNIT Realty Group Updated July 30, 2026
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What Is a Good ROI for a Rental Property in Fayetteville, NC?

A good cash-on-cash ROI for Fayetteville rental property typically falls between 8-12%, though this varies by financing, property type, and management approach.

ONNIT Realty Group Updated July 30, 2026

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