Investor-friendly real estate agents in Concord, NC
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Concord is the Cabarrus County seat, about 20 miles northeast of Uptown Charlotte, and it rides the same growth wave. The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro added about 689,000 people between 2010 and 2025, and 24,000 or more a year still move in from other parts of the US. But it isn't a cash-flow market: typical metro home values are about $384,000 and typical rent about $1,750, roughly 0.45% a month, and values have slipped about 2% from their early-2025 peak. Those are metro figures; Zillow doesn't publish a separate Concord series here. North Carolina is landlord-friendly, with no local rent control. Our three vetted agent partners are Charlotte-based and cover Concord as part of the surrounding counties, with experience in off-market deals, multifamily, short-term rentals and property management.
Long-term rentals from a Realtor of 15 years who has also run a property management business for 8.
Help finding deals off the MLS, including from a partner who has wholesaled since 2016.
Small multifamily purchases with a broker of 40 years who is also a long-time appraiser.
STR purchases with a partner who lists short-term rentals as an expertise.
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Is Concord worth investing in? The long-term trends
People, jobs, rents and prices for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro, straight from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow. Hover or tap a chart for exact values.
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 2,249,833 |
| 2011 | 2,279,834 |
| 2012 | 2,316,089 |
| 2013 | 2,354,951 |
| 2014 | 2,395,675 |
| 2015 | 2,442,023 |
| 2016 | 2,492,928 |
| 2017 | 2,542,365 |
| 2018 | 2,584,443 |
| 2019 | 2,626,934 |
| 2020 | 2,668,342 |
| 2021 | 2,706,093 |
| 2022 | 2,758,749 |
| 2023 | 2,818,271 |
| 2024 | 2,884,708 |
| 2025 | 2,938,830 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | +15,135 |
| 2012 | +19,549 |
| 2013 | +22,763 |
| 2014 | +24,142 |
| 2015 | +29,136 |
| 2016 | +32,705 |
| 2017 | +31,306 |
| 2018 | +25,994 |
| 2019 | +27,088 |
| 2020 | +30,414 |
| 2021 | +27,309 |
| 2022 | +30,034 |
| 2023 | +28,738 |
| 2024 | +24,113 |
| 2025 | +24,404 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 963,300 |
| 2011 | 985,700 |
| 2012 | 1,013,800 |
| 2013 | 1,039,000 |
| 2014 | 1,077,000 |
| 2015 | 1,120,200 |
| 2016 | 1,160,000 |
| 2017 | 1,191,100 |
| 2018 | 1,221,000 |
| 2019 | 1,253,500 |
| 2020 | 1,215,300 |
| 2021 | 1,261,500 |
| 2022 | 1,317,600 |
| 2023 | 1,351,200 |
| 2024 | 1,367,800 |
| 2025 | 1,383,400 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | $1,034/mo |
| Dec 2016 | $1,079/mo |
| Dec 2017 | $1,141/mo |
| Dec 2018 | $1,198/mo |
| Dec 2019 | $1,249/mo |
| Dec 2020 | $1,312/mo |
| Dec 2021 | $1,524/mo |
| Dec 2022 | $1,636/mo |
| Dec 2023 | $1,661/mo |
| Dec 2024 | $1,679/mo |
| Dec 2025 | $1,693/mo |
| Sep 2026 | $1,735/mo |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | $157,810 |
| Dec 2011 | $147,933 |
| Dec 2012 | $151,390 |
| Dec 2013 | $162,050 |
| Dec 2014 | $169,181 |
| Dec 2015 | $182,138 |
| Dec 2016 | $197,081 |
| Dec 2017 | $213,614 |
| Dec 2018 | $228,838 |
| Dec 2019 | $241,960 |
| Dec 2020 | $270,624 |
| Dec 2021 | $331,298 |
| Dec 2022 | $373,549 |
| Dec 2023 | $380,427 |
| Dec 2024 | $387,667 |
| Dec 2025 | $384,848 |
| Sep 2026 | $381,392 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | 14.7× |
| Dec 2016 | 15.2× |
| Dec 2017 | 15.6× |
| Dec 2018 | 15.9× |
| Dec 2019 | 16.1× |
| Dec 2020 | 17.2× |
| Dec 2021 | 18.1× |
| Dec 2022 | 19.0× |
| Dec 2023 | 19.1× |
| Dec 2024 | 19.2× |
| Dec 2025 | 18.9× |
| Sep 2026 | 18.3× |
Data retrieved October 16, 2026. Figures cover the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area.
The numbers and rules that matter in Concord
Zillow Home Value Index, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro, Sep 2026 (−0.8% YoY).
Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types, Sep 2026 (+1.4% YoY). Single-family 3-beds rent higher.
Typical rent ÷ typical home value. Well under the 1% rule; plan on cash flow from buying right, not from rents.
Over the past year: home values −0.8%, rents +1.4%.
North Carolina landlord-tenant basics
North Carolina is one of the more landlord-friendly states. Most of the rules are in Chapter 42 of the General Statutes. The points investors ask about most:
- No rent control: state law bars cities and counties from regulating the rent charged on private residential rental property (G.S. 42-14.1). There's no statewide cap on increases either.
- Nonpayment: if the lease has no clause ending it for nonpayment, the landlord must make a written demand for the rent and wait 10 days before the lease can be ended (G.S. 42-3). Most written leases include such a clause. Evictions (summary ejectment) are heard in small claims court before a magistrate.
- Security deposit cap (G.S. 42-51): 2 weeks' rent for a week-to-week tenancy, 1½ months' rent for month-to-month, and 2 months' rent for longer terms.
- Deposit return (G.S. 42-52): refund the deposit, with an itemized list of any deductions, within 30 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant gives back possession. If you can't settle the final amount in time, send an interim accounting within 30 days and a final one within 60. Normal wear and tear can't be deducted.
- Late fees (G.S. 42-46): only after rent is 5 days late, and capped at $15 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is greater.
- Squatters: a 2025 law (S.L. 2025-88) created a faster court process to remove unauthorized occupants who were never tenants. It doesn't apply to a tenant holding over after a lease ends; that's still an eviction.
- North Carolina has no statute setting a notice period for landlord entry. Put an entry clause in your lease.
Short-term rental rules in Concord
We couldn't find a Concord permit or registration for short-term rentals. North Carolina law bars cities from requiring rental registration or a permit just to rent out a home (G.S. 160D-1207), but cities can still regulate short-term rentals through zoning, as the Court of Appeals confirmed in Schroeder v. City of Wilmington (2022).
- The Concord Development Ordinance's use table lists short-term rental with household living uses rather than with hotels and inns. We couldn't confirm the district-by-district rules from the city's published table, so confirm the property's zoning with Concord's Planning department before you buy.
- Stays of less than 90 consecutive days owe North Carolina and local sales tax plus Cabarrus County room occupancy tax, which is remitted monthly to the county Finance Department. Platforms like Airbnb collect much of this on their bookings. Confirm which taxes yours collects; on direct bookings you register and remit them yourself.
- HOAs and covenants can ban short-term rentals outright. Check them, and your lender's terms, before you buy. Kannapolis, Harrisburg and Charlotte have their own rules.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice — rules and fees change, so confirm with the city, the statute, or your attorney before you rely on them. Sources: Zillow Research data (ZHVI, ZORI) — Charlotte metro; N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 42 — Landlord and Tenant; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14.1 — No local rent control; N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 42, Article 6 — Tenant Security Deposit Act; N.C. Session Law 2025-88 — Removal of unauthorized occupants; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1207 — Rental registration and permits; UNC School of Government — Short-term rental regulations after Schroeder; Concord Development Ordinance, Article 8 — Use regulations; Cabarrus County — Tax rates; Cabarrus County — Room occupancy remittance; N.C. Department of Revenue — Rentals of accommodations.
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About 20 miles southwest on I-85: the core city, with one more agent and the same metro data.
About 70 miles northeast on I-85: lower prices and better rent-to-price in the Triad.
North Carolina's other big growth metro, under the same state landlord law.
Questions investors ask about Concord
Which areas do your Concord agents cover?
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Our three vetted agent partners are based in the Charlotte area and cover Concord and Cabarrus County as part of Charlotte's surrounding counties. Between them they work on buy-and-hold rentals, off-market deals, small multifamily and short-term rentals. Tell us your strategy, budget and target area and we'll match you.
Is Concord a good market for cash-flowing rentals?
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Not at median prices with a mortgage. Typical rent-to-price across the Charlotte metro is about 0.45% a month, far below the 1% rule, and home values have eased slightly over the past year. Concord is a growth play. Investors who do well buy below median, add value, or look at small multifamily.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Concord?
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We couldn't find a city short-term rental permit. North Carolina law bars cities from requiring rental registration, but zoning still applies, so confirm the property's zoning with Concord's Planning department. HOA rules can ban short-term rentals. You'll also owe sales tax and Cabarrus County occupancy tax.
Is North Carolina landlord-friendly?
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Yes, more than most states. Local rent control is banned by state law, there's no cap on rent increases, nonpayment cases go to small claims court, with at most a 10-day written demand first, and deposits are capped at 2 months' rent on leases longer than month-to-month.
Can I invest in Concord if I live out of state?
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Yes. Pick an agent who will walk properties for you, attend inspections, and connect you with a property manager. One of our partners here has run a property management business for 8 years.
What does it cost to get matched with a Concord agent?
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Nothing. Agents Invest is free for investors. The agent pays us a referral fee only if you close a deal with them.
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