The city's appreciation, vacancy rate, cap rates are truly unparalleled when compared to the other markets you’ve mentioned.

How are you comparing the cost of a new build to one with an existing duplex?

@Ben Berg with renting rates, roommates or a straight rental, you always look at comps, or comparable homes.

You need to compare apples to apples.Mike

Yes, the credit utilization ratio does impact your scores (see below) but, if you're out of debt & not using your credit cards, you may not see a hit to your scores.Amounts Owed (30%): Represents your credit utilization or how much debt you owe compared to your credit limits.

These are examples of how you could still be comparing apples to oranges focusing on safety and cash flow alone.

I do business with a few  I fund the deals they want to  wholetail so they can double or quadruple their profit compared to an assignment fee. 

When you compare what houses are going for in both Mooresville NC and Greenville SC and what they rent for, it may make 0.5%.

I hope the comparative market analysis I just sent over view email helps.

I am not saying or comparing them to Norada, just saying that make sure you truly understand what it is you are investing in if you go this route.