Author: Doug Kline
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Renters by Choice: Why Young Professionals are Flocking to Downtown Raleigh
Not everyone wants a mortgage and a mower. A growing class of young professionals in downtown Raleigh is choosing flexibility, experience, and location over square footage and suburbia. These aren’t renters by necessity—they’re renters by choice, and they’re reshaping the downtown housing market in the process. Part 1: The Urban Professional Lifestyle Driving the Shift…
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When Diversification Gets Real
There was a stretch a few years ago when I stopped checking my retirement accounts. Not for strategic reasons, mind you—I just couldn’t stomach watching red numbers bleed across the screen. The market was throwing a tantrum, and my carefully balanced mix of stocks and funds was looking less like a financial plan and more…
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The Power of Equity Multiples: Why Professionals Should Think Beyond Annual Yield
When most investors look at potential investments, their first question tends to be, “What’s the yield?” It’s a fair starting point — after all, yield represents immediate cash in your pocket. But if you’re a high-earning professional building wealth over the long term, focusing only on annual yield is like judging a car solely by…
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Four Reasons to Invest in North Carolina Real Estate
At NC Capital Group, we believe that strategic real estate investing starts with choosing the right market. North Carolina continues to stand out as one of the best places to invest — offering a rare combination of economic strength, steady growth, and livability that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Here are four key reasons why…
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The Step-Up in Basis at Death: A Powerful Estate Planning Benefit for Real Estate Investors
The Step-Up in Basis at Death: A Powerful Estate Planning Benefit for Real Estate Investors When it comes to passing wealth to heirs, real estate offers a little-known but powerful tax advantage: the step-up in basis at death. For investors—especially those involved in long-term real estate holds or syndications—this rule can effectively eliminate decades of…
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CoStar’s 2025 Triangle State of the Market
After work event hosted by CoStar. Good presentation focused on the Triangle market. Doug KlineDoug Kline, PhD, has held income properties in North Carolina for more than 20 years. He holds a North Carolina broker’s license, and is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Triangle Real Estate Investors Association. He holds…
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Economic Impact of Johnson & Johnson’s New Wilson, NC Facility
Economic Impact of Johnson & Johnson’s New Wilson, NC Facility In our September blog post, we noted the announcement of Johnson and Johnson’s planned pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Wilson, NC. This article digs deeper into the economic impact and the effects on population, housing, and retail. 1. Facility Location and Regional Access Johnson & Johnson…
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Investing with NC Capital Group: How it Works
NC Capital Group outlines a structured approach for individuals interested in exploring real estate investment opportunities with them. 1. Get to Know Us We want to have a relationship with every member. Building a solid foundation begins with understanding the culture and expertise of NC Capital Group. Prospective investors are encouraged to: 2. Become a…
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What is Depreciation in Real Estate?
Depreciation is one of the biggest tax advantages in real estate investing. It allows property owners to deduct the cost of their investment over time, reducing taxable income and improving cash flow. What Is Depreciation? Depreciation is the process of spreading out the cost of a physical asset over its useful life. In real estate,…
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What is a Real Estate Syndication?
Real estate investing can be lucrative, but it often requires significant capital and expertise. That’s where real estate syndication comes in—a strategy that allows investors to pool their money to buy properties they couldn’t afford or manage on their own. How It Works A real estate syndication is a partnership between two key players: Why…