Author: Eddie Coleman
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How Tenants Build Your Equity: Loan Pay down as a Source of Real Estate Returns
Of the several ways real estate generates returns for investors, loan paydown is perhaps the least talked about — and one of the most reliable. It doesn’t make headlines, it doesn’t depend on market conditions, and it works quietly in the background every time a mortgage payment is made. Here’s how it works. What Is…
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Real Estate as an Estate Planning Tool: What LP Investors Should Know
Most conversations about passive real estate investing focus on returns during your lifetime — cash flow, appreciation, tax efficiency. Those are compelling reasons to invest. But real estate also has characteristics that make it a useful component of estate planning, and for investors thinking about legacy and wealth transfer, it’s worth understanding how LP interests…
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Business Facilities Names North Carolina 2025 State of the Year — A Strong Backdrop for Multifamily and Neighborhood Shopping Centers
2025 State of the Year Business Facilities, a national site selection publication, has named North Carolina its 2025 State of the Year. The award reflects measurable job creation, capital investment, and sustained economic performance. Companies making relocation and expansion decisions follow these rankings closely. Investors should as well. North Carolina’s recognition means that the state…
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Why North Carolina Is a Strong Market for Passive Real Estate Investing
Passive real estate investing works best when long-term fundamentals do the heavy lifting. Markets with sustained population growth, diversified job creation, and a stable regulatory environment tend to reward patient capital—especially when investments are professionally managed and structured for cash flow. North Carolina consistently checks those boxes. This is not a story about hype or…
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North Carolina Remains a Top Destination for Population In-Migration in 2025
Independent datasets confirm an unmistakable trend: North Carolina remains a top U.S. destination for inbound household moves in 2025. We track migration data closely because population in-migration is a direct demand signal for housing and local retail. For a broader explanation of why this matters for real estate investing, see Why Population In-Migration Matters for…
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Why Smart Passive Investors Review Real Estate Offerings Regularly (Even When They Don’t Invest)
In private real estate, the best investors don’t invest often. They invest selectively. That selectivity isn’t accidental. It’s built over time by consistently reviewing real estate offerings—many of which they ultimately pass on. For experienced passive investors, reviewing offerings isn’t a prelude to action. It’s part of the discipline. And it’s one of the most…
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1,000 New Jobs at the Crossroads: How Vulcan’s Benson Project Strengthens the I-40/I-95 Growth Engine
Benson just landed one of the most significant advanced-manufacturing projects in North Carolina this decade. Vulcan Elements’ decision to build a nearly $1 billion rare-earth magnet facility—and create 1,000 new jobs—cements the I-40/I-95 interchange as one of the state’s strongest growth corridors. For a region already experiencing rapid population gains, this announcement accelerates the long-term…
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Tech Talent Drives Growth — and Real Estate Opportunity in Raleigh-Durham
Global real estate leader CBRE recently released its 2025 Scoring Tech Talent report, an annual analysis that ranks 50 major North American markets by their ability to attract and grow technology talent. Now in its 13th year, the study evaluates each metro area across 13 metrics—including labor pool size, educational attainment, operating costs, and innovation…
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Fintech Expansion Fuels Charlotte’s Growth — SoFi Adds 225 High-Paying Jobs
SoFi Technologies, a leading digital finance platform, has announced plans to expand its Charlotte operations, adding 225 new jobs with an average salary of $108,000. The company will invest $3 million in the project, supported by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee. Over the next twelve years, the…
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Real Estate Isn’t Liquid — and That’s a Good Thing
The Myth of Liquidity Above All Many investors have been taught that liquidity equals safety. The ability to buy or sell with a click feels comforting—especially in a world of instant information and market updates. Stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs can be sold in seconds, which seems like an advantage. But liquidity comes at a…