Author: Doug Kline
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Debunking the Risk Myth: How Real Estate Brings Predictability to Portfolios
All investments carry risk, but stabilized real estate can offer lower volatility and more predictability than the stock market—especially in essential asset classes like housing and grocery-anchored retail. (See 6 Myths About Passive Real Estate Investing) Perception vs. Reality Many investors hesitate to add real estate to their portfolios because they’ve heard it’s risky. After…
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Passive Real Estate vs Classic Private Equity: Insights That Strengthen Long-Term Wealth
Alternative investments have become increasingly attractive for professionals looking to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Among these, private equity and passive real estate investing are often mentioned in the same breath—both are structured as private offerings and both promise growth outside the public markets. Yet the similarities stop there. Classic private equity typically involves…
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Commuters Fuel Growth: Why Raleigh’s Jobs Create Housing and Retail Demand in Halo Counties
A recent Triangle Business Journal analysis highlighted a striking reality: many of the fastest-growing counties around Raleigh and Durham are losing the majority of their workforce to daily commutes into the urban core. Franklin County, for example, sees nearly 90 percent of its private-sector workers leave the county each morning, with similar trends in Johnston,…
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Hands-Off Wealth: Real Estate Investing Without the Headaches
For busy professionals and those nearing retirement, time is often the most valuable asset. Real estate has long been one of the most reliable ways to build lasting wealth, yet many people avoid it because they assume it requires being a landlord—fielding tenant calls, handling repairs, or chasing down rent. The reality is that real…
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Smoother Sailing: How Real Estate Stabilizes Portfolio Returns
In investing, the ups and downs of the stock market can feel like rough seas — exciting one moment, stomach-churning the next. One way to steady the ride is by adding real estate to your portfolio. Because real estate often moves independently from stocks and bonds, it can help reduce volatility and keep your overall…
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Surprising Highlights from North Carolina’s Q2 Economic Development Activity Report (EDAR)
I was flipping through the latest Q2 2025 Economic Development Activity Report from the EDPNC, and a few things really stood out. These reports are always packed with big numbers, but this quarter had some surprises I didn’t expect. Here’s what caught my eye: In case you don’t know what is in the Sandhills region,…
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Fayetteville Fieldwork Day Trip
previewing potential new investments… There’s nothing like getting out in the field to see opportunities up close. This week, Eddie and I hit the road to visit one of my properties in Fayetteville, NC, and to tour two apartment complexes — one in Fayetteville and another nearby in Hope Mills. At NC Capital Group, these…
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Coriolis Pharma’s Expansion into Morrisville Marks Another Win for North Carolina’s Life Sciences Sector
Germany-based formulation leader Coriolis Pharma will invest $10 million to establish its first U.S. lab and headquarters in Morrisville, NC. With 50 new jobs and a state-of-the-art facility set to open in 2026, the move strengthens the Research Triangle’s position as a global hub for life sciences—and opens up real estate opportunities for savvy investors.…
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Ralliant’s $2.1M Raleigh HQ Signals New Chapter for Triangle Tech—and Real Estate
A global technology leader is planting its headquarters in Raleigh, bringing high-paying jobs and signaling long-term confidence in the Triangle’s economic and real estate future. Project at a Glance Why Raleigh? For CEO Tami Newcombe, this move is personal. A Raleigh native and NC State graduate, Newcombe’s decision to anchor Ralliant’s headquarters in the Triangle…
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North Carolina Ranked #1 State for Business in 2025 by CNBC
For the third time in four years, North Carolina has claimed the top spot in CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking. The state earned high marks across multiple categories, ranking #1 in Economy, Workforce, and Business Friendliness. The report cites strong job growth, a skilled labor pipeline, and a low corporate tax rate as key…