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Jonathan Taylor Smith

Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Real Estate Investor / Landlord & Property Manager, Licensed Real Estate Agent / Broker & REALTOR® — Providing Professional Real Estate Insight and Advice for Sellers, Buyers, Renters / Tenants & Landlords in Raleigh / Durham (Triangle), North Carolina.

J.T. founded Blue Chariot in 2015 to engage in the Business of Real Estate Investing + Realty / Agency and to perform the Service of Residential Re-Development. Blue Chariot benefits people and Triangle Neighborhoods by Rehabbing Distressed Houses into Rental Properties — while helping Home Buyers, Sellers and Renters (one house at a time).

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How Buying and Fixing Run-Down Houses Can Make Your Money Grow

December 10, 20250 min read

How Buying and Fixing Run-Down Houses Can Make Your Money Grow

Are you concerned that your cash or retirement funds aren't keeping up with inflation? Do you find yourself uneasy about the potential volatility of your current investments? These worries are shared by many in today's financial climate. With inflation rising and market swings becoming increasingly common, ensuring your funds grow safely and steadily is more important than ever.

For individuals looking to boost returns and protect their portfolio, investing in real estate offers a reliable alternative. In the expansive regions of the Triangle and Triad in North Carolina, there lies a promising method to increase your returns—by buying and fixing run-down houses. But how can this approach guarantee higher returns, and how does Blue Chariot Properties create that security for its investors?

The Current Problem: Investing in Volatile Markets

The present-day financial landscape is fraught with challenges. Many are facing slow growth of their funds, and typical investment paths like stocks are often influenced by unpredictable market shocks. Whether you are worried about the increasing cost of living due to inflation, or just not satisfied with low returns from savings accounts, the need for secure growth strategies is paramount.

Stocks can dip suddenly, and traditional savings accounts offer meager interest rates, often below inflation. This dynamic makes it crucial for investors to look into more reliable and profitable avenues. More than ever, there's a benefit in moving away from volatility and towards stable, tangible investments.

The Opportunity: Real Estate as a Stable Alternative

Real estate investment, particularly in distressed properties, offers a unique opportunity to grow your funds significantly. By investing in properties that need a bit of tender loving care, seasoned investors like Blue Chariot can help generate double-digit returns, all while securing investors' funds with the physical property itself.

Why Distressed Properties?

  1. Strong Appreciation Potential: Buying properties that are undervalued due to neglect presents an opportunity for renovations that quickly enhance their worth. Once rehabilitated, these homes not only become fantastic living spaces but also increase dramatically in market value.

  2. Improved Rental Yield: Once renovated, these properties can provide handsome rental returns. This rental income contributes to overall profitability and ensures a steady cash flow.

  3. Collateral Security: By securing investments with a Deed of Trust and Note, investors have their funds backed by the property's actual value. Unlike stocks or bonds, where the value might come solely from market perception, real estate ensures money is tangible and safeguarded.

  4. Professional Management and Tenant Screening: Professional property management ensures high occupancy rates and secure, reliable tenants. This service maximizes rental income while minimizing the stress typically associated with property ownership.


How Blue Chariot Ensures Higher Returns

Blue Chariot Properties focuses on transforming distressed properties across the Triangle and Triad areas into high-quality homes. Here's how:

Strategic Property Selection

Blue Chariot targets areas within North Carolina known for strong rental demand and appreciation potential. By concentrating on regions poised for growth, they can select properties that promise significant returns after rehabilitation.

Leveraging Private Lending

Investors provide capital secured by real estate that not only exceeds the loan value but is also insured and backed by direct ownership measures. This provides a bank-like security for the lenders, ensuring they are in a robust position while realizing high returns of 10% to 15% on many projects.

Full-Service Management

Blue Chariot provides comprehensive property and rental management services. This allows investors to enjoy the benefits of real estate investment without the usual challenges of managing rental properties. Professional management means consistent rental income and less hassle for investors.

Market Insight and Research

Using advanced data and technology, the Blue Chariot team identifies properties with the highest growth potential. They keep abreast with emerging neighborhood trends, ensuring investments are always backed by strong market insights.

Proven Track Record

With years of experience, Blue Chariot has developed a dependable and lucrative method of investing in and redeveloping properties. This track record provides confidence and peace of mind, knowing that projects are managed by seasoned professionals.


The Result: Transforming Investments into Secure Returns

By investing in real estate through Blue Chariot's strategic framework, investors not only see exceptional returns but also contribute to improving neighborhoods. The rehabilitation of distressed properties not only increases the properties' values but also adds to community well-being.

Why Now is the Right Time

The real estate market continues to be a stable and generous field for investors seeking consistent growth without the volatility of traditional investment avenues. Houses in the Triangle and Triad regions are growing in demand and value, positioning current investments to reap rewards in the future.

Investing with Blue Chariot provides a dual benefit of financial return and social improvement, demonstrating that funds can grow securely in the right environment. This approach provides an enticing alternative to more traditional methods, ensuring both peace of mind and a robust financial future.

For those seeking a path out of stagnant or risky financial conditions, real estate presents a way forward—one that promises stability, growth, and security, aligning perfectly with a future built on sound investments and prosperous returns.

J.T. Smith - Blue Chariot

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J.T. Smith

Jonathan Taylor ("J.T.") Smith is a Licensed Broker, Property Manager / Landlord and Real Estate Investor with Blue Chariot Realty & Management - covering the Triangle & Triad areas of North Carolina.

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