No regulations restrictions, low average vacancy rate.

I have a great real estate attorney but he's expensive and doesn't specialize in HOAs.

Making educated judgements about this investment is essential.One of the major up-front expenses is the down payment.

Also - if you have the ability to have 30 days to close on that particular property - that may offer the lowest interest rate, longest amortization period, and you won’t have to go through the expense and time of refinancing.  

I wanted your guys opinion before the purchase of this membership and connecting our personal banks to keep track of all our expenses and savings?

Also, if you renting to the average joe that you have no idea who they are, what they do, etc.

You have nothing in here for liability/umbrella coverage, airbnb and VRBO expenses.

In general, properties to the south of my location tend to be cheaper while north of me are more expensive to due the Raleigh/Durham area expanding south.

DSCR loans qualify the property based on the income-to-expenses ratio.

There are typically risks and expenses that may not be obvious on the surface.