Rented at $3,215 to a Section 8 Long-Term Tenant instead of a Long-Term Market Tenants for $2,400.

It sounds like your current property manager may not be marketing the rental effectively, and the fact that it's listed incorrectly as an apartment instead of a duplex could be turning off potential renters.

Quote from @Shayan Sameer: Quote from @Samuel Diouf: Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're looking for appreciation markets that still have cashflowing deals under $200k.

Quote from @Bud Meacham: The market is very competative in California.

Then they will start the process over.As for finding a market. 

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

Logan county has the highest price per square foot new build in our market right now almost $400 per square foot.

I have found a good market and have built a good team thus far and I'm ready for my first flip.

Thank you Lauren,  Yes, Pad split is already in this market so I think Im good.   

I am not in North Carolina, but I am in 11 other markets and would be happy to chat to answer any questions.