I'm happy to help guide you if you are interested in Columbia SC or surrounding areas.  

As a born and raised local, I love the Charlotte and surrounding sub cities market due to many things.

Oh one more tip, ask specific questions, like who is going to not say “yeah im great with communication” , be wary of this trap too because you want the PMs to focus on doing their jobs rather than answering 20 emails from each investor each week, time is our most valuable resource please don’t take up too much of it, when you say “yes” to something you are also saying “no” to something else (opportunity costs)Questions to ask:- what is the eviction process like after COVID 19 in your city (ask for details and differences beforehand)- what are the city rental regulations, what is the process to obtain a rental license, how would you rate this city compared to surrounding cities on difficulty with this process and working with landlords- how do you handle late fees and payment plans, if a tenant calls and says they’re going to be 5-9 days late but have been on time for 6 months what is your response- if multis - how do you handle tenant conflicts- why do they work in property management and how did they get there- if you could invest in any city in the state where would you and why (I love this question because it will tell you if they know where the most profitable areas are for investors and ROIs and hidden costs)- how is water/water bills handled in this city

Also, there are other surrounding cities and unincorporated county areas that don't have the STR rules and that do just as good as some STRs in Denver city proper. 

Tailoring renovations to these demographics can maximize appeal and marketability.Comparative Analysis with Surrounding Zip Codes43613 and 43615: These areas, with higher median incomes, might offer opportunities for higher-end flips but may also face stronger competition and higher property costs.43606 and 43608: While the potential exists, these zip codes may not experience the same level of market appreciation as 43620, which could affect profit margins.Strategic RecommendationsInvestment Focus in 43620Cost-Effective Renovations: Focus on upgrades that enhance fundamental property values, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels and improvements in curb appeal.

We self manage 178iah units, my favorite tip is to use 1/2 in green treat plywood for my tub surround backer, then the surround over top. we caulk it all in tidy, and the use garage door pvc trim to finish out the edges of the surround.

Mecklenburg county has an average of about 120 people/day moving here, with about 80 people a day moving to the surrounding counties (Cabarrus, Gaston, Union, Iredell, Catawba). 

In the beginning I would focus on your surrounding areas 30 minutes to an hour away.

I wanted to see if there was anyone local to Purdue University that is involved buying or selling real estate.I am an electrician with backgrounds in mechanics and control systems(more information in my profile) and id be more than happy to share my skills in return for mentorship or just to network.Otherwise I was wondering if there are investors in this area (Tippacanoe and surrounding) that could shed some light on this area regarding how difficult it may be or areas to stay away from. 

Another idea we’ve been dabbling with given western Michigan’s coast is short term rentals in one of the beach towns along the lake.Would love to hear people’s thoughts, share their experiences, or give any advice regarding the GR market and surround area.