is it worth paying the $99.00 to list on furnished finder? 

Starting with remote investing, like in Charlotte, can be an option, but it might be worth exploring local opportunities in Orange County too.

They can just be too hard to lease.On the other hand, if the area is doing well economically and its occupancy is currently strong (I certainly want a vacant or near vacant property) I think it's worth considering at least.

Obviously, if you are just looking for LTR's there is a bit less risk there.If you're going to do it, make sure to fully vet your team tooth and comb and ensure they have a reputation worth something to them.

Borrower on PFS noted they were worth $75M.

You could potentially tap into your existing utilities but there are other considerations that might make it worth separate utility laterals and services. 

Example: If you take out a loan for 7% you would want to make more than 7% to make it worth it, and probably significantly more.

💪Flipping in C-D areas is smart for avoiding long-term headaches, especially when it's not worth the upkeep.

In your example, they bid the property to $225k because it's worth $300k so they're going to get all their money back when they sell it.

Saving $10 to miss out on proper data that leads you to a $40k deal is not worth it.