I do agree with everyone here that their customer service is by far the best I have ever had comparing to any other online investment platform.

I would factor more vacancy as you might get more turnover compared to other suburbs. 

Putting a property into an LLC before placing it in a trust is generally recommended because an LLC provides a stronger layer of asset protection against creditors and lawsuits compared to a trust alone, effectively isolating the property from personal liabilities while still allowing for estate planning benefits through the trust structure; essentially, the LLC acts as a shield to protect the asset within the trust from external claims.Consider getting professional advice on how to structure your assets to shield and protect the asset(s).

Look at the values of your 2 properties, consider any outstanding debt, calculate what your payment might look like on a cash out refi, compare that to current or potential rents.

Quote from @Nelson Badillo: In my experience, HUD requires you to provide at least three comparable properties to justify your rent.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Go to furnished finder and airbnb to compare rents and determine your rate.

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%.

You have less control with a property like this when compared to other asset classes.The upside here is that it seems there is room for negotiation because of the below-market rent tenants.If you're looking to put down $200-250K, I would recommend looking into a multifamily property, especially one with additional income potential. 

However, I believe the hypocrisy comes in when you look at what the actions of the presenters are compared to what they are presenting - does their walk match their talk.