I am in contract for a duplex in Grandview where I plan to live in one side and rent out the other

With the right wording, we can highlight your property’s unique features, create a welcoming atmosphere, and make it stand out in a crowded market.

That rate does not sound out of line for an STR.

Examples of lists: lis pendens; homeowners who purchased before 2015; for-closure list; probate; to name a few.This is a numbers game so you'll want to build out a sizable list in order to have good lead flow.

This is not the cheap markets but the higher cost markets.This year I added a half bathroom out of existing space in a very expensive area. 

I'd say the biggest landmine to watch out for is our property taxes.

@Toby FellowsYou are correct, you need to ‘hang’ your license under a broker in order to practice real estate, and most brokerages require you to become a member of the National Association of Realtors as well.While you are preparing and taking your courses, contact several brokers and interview them to find out who might be a good fit.

FINCEN just sent out a new update about the Corporate Transparency Act / BOI Reporting.

They will let you know what you can and can't do without a permit and what you are able to do yourself within the scopes of those permits.My concern is because this is a rental, if you do anything that is not to code and the tenant reports it, you will likely have some much bigger issues to deal with.Given you note this is major rehab, I tend to lean to hire most, if not all, out. 

I would prefer to start out here in Fayetteville, NC but I'm not opposed to other markets at all.