If you like, let me know what return you need to make it profitable for you and I will check with one of the groups I work with to see if there is something that can be done.May we all know the love and salvation of Yeshua - HalleluYah!!!

So need to check those laws.

Check your state laws on tenant abandonment - then follow them.You can choose to be more aggressive, but make sure you understand the risks!

With a budget of $300K-$400K, you could potentially find single-family homes or small multi-units in those areas.I'd recommend researching rental demand near universities like Duke or NC State or even checking out neighborhoods with strong job growth near tech hubs.

.## Additional Resources- Check out the BiggerPockets podcasts and webinars for more insights on these strategies.- Read books like "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow" by Frank Gallinelli to deepen your understanding of real estate investing.- Use local real estate agents who are familiar with investment properties to help you find the right deals.You're taking the right steps by seeking knowledge and networking.

You could start by checking out Upwork or Fiverr—those platforms are great for beginners because you can create a profile and bid on jobs.

I have been able to do work arounds for about everything but it sure would help if Buildium would just be a little more flexible and let you created journal entries to different properties much like checking writing allows you to do.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Also, I would check reviews and previous sales experience. 

And while yes, no one has the same pricing (combination of factors), I also continue to check on a regular basis our rankings and how we "present" on total costs per stay vs. our competitors.My gut says there is price creep and we might have a ways to go before the market really corrects.