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ROI Realty Partners


🏡 NEW LISTING | 2111 Englewood Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083 🔑
🔑Looking for a home that offers both lifestyle and investment potential? This one checks all the boxes! ✨ Perfect as a primary residence, first home, or investment property💰 Long-term rental potential of $1,300+/month📍 Conveniently located just minutes from the heart of Downtown Kannapolis Why Kannapolis? Because it's one of the fastest-growing cities in the region! Enjoy easy access to: Atrium Health Ballpark Local restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops A revitalized do
Kasey Hardt
4 days ago1 min read
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Kasey Hardt & Sip City- Giving Back to Our Community
The best communities are built by people who give back. One of our favorite parts of being Realtors isn't just helping people find homes—it's getting to spotlight the local businesses and organizations that make our community so special. Sip City Market & Bottle Shop isn't just serving great coffee... they're making a real impact by supporting local nonprofits. That's the kind of business we love sharing. If you enjoy discovering hidden gems, local businesses, and everythi
Kasey Hardt
5 days ago1 min read
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 You're Invited: Join us for The American Dream Watch Party!
Come spend a fun summer evening with us Thursday, July 23rd from 6:30–9:00 PM at Sip City Market & Bottle Shop in Charlotte as we celebrate community and support an incredible cause. This special event is in honor of Foster Village's "Growing the Village is Sweet" Campaign, with proceeds from our specialty drinks benefiting Foster Village and the families they serve. What to expect: - Specialty lemon shots & cucumber melon margaritas - A kid-friendly coloring station - Delic
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Jul 191 min read
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Market Watch: May 2026
The Charlotte region continues to offer strong opportunities for real estate investors focused on cash flow and long-term appreciation. Our May 2026 analysis identified three standout zip codes that met both our ROI and Rent-to-Price Ratio (RTP) benchmarks. Top Performing Areas-May 2026 Gastonia – 28052• Estimated ROI: 8%• RTP: 12 Gastonia – 28054• Estimated ROI: 8%• RTP: 13 UNC Charlotte Area – 28262• Estimated ROI: 8%• RTP: 13 All three zip codes achieved our target RTP
Kasey Hardt
Jun 12 min read
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Market Watch: April 2026 Lowest Vacancy Zip Codes
Vacancy rates are one of the clearest indicators of rental demand in a market. In April 2026, several Charlotte-area zip codes reported vacancy percentages below 10%, signaling continued tenant demand and competitive rental conditions across parts of the region. For investors, vacancy matters because it directly impacts profitability. Every month a property sits vacant means lost rental income, additional carrying costs, and lower overall returns. Markets with consistently lo
Kasey Hardt
May 61 min read
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ROI Realty Partners- What's Happening in Plaza Midwood?
​ We wanted to share some thoughts on the continued transformation happening in Plaza Midwood, specifically surrounding The Commonwealth development in Charlotte’s 28205 zip code.​ This area has been one of Charlotte’s strongest infill growth stories over the last several years, and recent announcements surrounding Scout Motors are accelerating attention on the corridor even further. The Commonwea​lth Development​ (more information can also be found in our January 2026 Buyer
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Apr 282 min read
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ROI Realty Partners- Coming soon to Prime, Tubi, AppleTV & More!
ROI Realty Partners is excited to share that out of more than 15,000 agents in Charlotte, Kasey has been selected to represent the Charlotte community on a national real estate and lifestyle television series. This is not a reality show—it is a Telly Award-winning and Emmy-nominated series focused on telling authentic stories about local communities and the people building them. From house hacking her first investment property to now leading an investor-focused team, Kasey’s
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Apr 211 min read
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Market Watch: March 2026
Charlotte continues to show strong fundamentals for investors, with multiple submarkets delivering 8%+ ROI and solid rent-to-price ratios. Zip codes 28212, 28262 , and 28273 are standing out as ​high-performing areas with favorable entry points and consistent rental demand. These areas benefit from Charlotte’s broader growth trajectory, with $8B+ in development projects underway through 2026, including new mixed-use districts, infrastructure improvements, and major employment
Kasey Hardt
Apr 41 min read
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Market Watch: February 2026- Best Vacancy Zip Codes
🔥Charlotte Investor Market Update: February 2026🔥 💫Looking for rental demand hotspots around Charlotte? These ZIP codes are currently showing some of the lowest vacancy rates in the metro, signaling strong tenant demand and stable rental performance. 💫Top Areas • 28083 – Kannapolis | 3% vacancy Major revitalization is underway in downtown Kannapolis with the North Carolina Research Campus, new retail, restaurants, and stadium district development bringing jobs and popula
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Mar 61 min read
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Market Watch: January 2026 RTP Standouts
Below are the zip codes delivering the strongest rent-to-price performance this past month (Jan 2026): Charlotte (Mecklenburg County): 28216 – 14.4 28262 – 14 * Strong STR/MTR/CO LIVING potential. Lower number of HOAs in this zip code allow for more flexibility in investment strategies. Active development plans to reshape this area are in place! Mecklenburg has an affordable housing need and incentives!  28208 – 13.7 Surrounding Mecklenburg County: 28083 (Cabarrus) – 14
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Feb 31 min read
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Market Watch: Charlotte Inventory Housing and Rental Market
Average Rent: ~$2,075 (+1–2% YoY) Active Rentals: +32% YoY Avg Days on Market: ~50 days (+25–30% YoY) Inventory: +16% YoY | ~2.8 months supply Rental Market Update Rental demand remains steady, but supply has increased meaningfully. Active rental listings are up roughly 32% year-over-year, giving tenants more options and creating a more competitive environment for landlords. Despite this, rental pricing has held firm. The average monthly lease rate across the region is ap
Kasey Hardt
Jan 92 min read
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Market Watch: December 2025 Vacancy Winners in & Around Charlotte
💫 As we head into 2026, these zip codes stand out not only for low vacancy, but also for continued growth, infrastructure investment, and tenant demand—key indicators for long-term rental performance. 📍 Top Performing Zip Codes (Low Vacancy): • 28278 – 7% | Steele Creek: Ongoing residential growth, proximity to Lake Wylie, and continued commercial expansion along South Tryon • 28083 – 8% | Kannapolis: Downtown revitalization, Cannon Ballers Stadium district, and proximity t
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Jan 31 min read
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Market Watch: November 2025
For November 2025, only two ZIP codes met our benchmarks of: • Vacancy rates at 10% or below • RTP (Rent-to-Price) at 15 or below These are the top-performing areas this month: 28081 — Kannapolis • Vacancy Rate: 9% • RTP: 14.6% • Key Area Highlights: NC Research Campus , Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Ballpark , Village Park , and the revitalized downtown district. 28054 — Gastonia • Vacancy Rate: 7% • RTP: 13.8% • Key Area Highlights: Schiele Museum of Natural History, Martha R
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Dec 11, 20251 min read
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Market Watch: October 2025
​ Below is your October 2025 Charlotte market update — including exciting infrastructure news​ and a snapshot of the tightest rental markets across the region. Infrastructure Spotlight: Charlotte’s Rail Trail Bridge Project Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge over I-277, a $16–21 million project that will connect Uptown Charlotte to South End via a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge. Quick facts: -The bridge will span ~280 f
Kasey Hardt
Nov 5, 20252 min read
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NEW “Queen City ADU” Program
Last month Charlotte implemented a new, up to $80,000 in forgivable, interest-free financing to build an ADU (detached or attached). ...
Kasey Hardt
Oct 8, 20252 min read
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Market Watch: September Lowest Vacancy Areas- Mecklenburg County
​The Charlotte rental market continues to show strength in 2025, with several neighborhoods across Mecklenburg County reporting...
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Sep 30, 20252 min read
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Market Watch: August 2025 Rental Update
Charlotte's Rental Market Update for August 2025. Regional Snapshot Active Rentals: 2,033 (+8.1% YoY) Leased Properties: 907 (-8.5% YoY)...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read
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ROI Realty Partners- Market Watch- Top RTP & Vacancy Charlotte NC
August 2025- Top RTP and Vacancy Zip Codes ZIP Code Overview (Vacancy – RTP) Mecklenburg County (ZIPs 28213, 28216, 28269) Population...
Kasey Hardt
Sep 2, 20252 min read
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