I love using Charm Builders out of Ohio for roofing.

Wow very charming in a Victorian way.

So if you actually look at the reality of things construction isn't really down and comparing it to GDP, unemployment, etc is exactly apple-to-apples because none of those things encompass just one general field of profession (the construction industry).  

You are not going to magically charm them into renting the place if it doesn't meet their needs.As far as your comments to @Wayne Brooks about living with strangers, that can create major problems.

@Vernon Trice III Huntsville has got some seriously cool things happening, big projects, lots of new jobs and entri MASTER PLAN for the city that encompasses business development, quality of life, green spaces, education – the whole deal (https://bigpicturehuntsville.com/), so personally I'd say buy and hold.

The truth of the matter is, we are refinancing about 20 of our properties into a portfolio loan, and because we have had so much appreciation over the last 2 years, the new loan is going to encompass the firsts and the seconds on all of the 20 properties that have firsts and seconds.

I am looking specifically in the Triad area which encompass Greensboro, Winston Salem and High Point.Is it realistic to find properties that follow the 1% rule ?

This is an important task to do for your family and peace of mind, as probate encompasses a lot more than just real property holdings. 

The properties are typically not fully rehabbed, so it is your responsibility to understand the REI buying process and create a business plan that encompasses more than just buy - hold.

I second the notion that if the government is going to supply relief it needs to be all encompassing.