I would consider the tenant's past, as well as the condition of the unit, my local market, and other factors.

If your goals are long-term - this market will offer a ton of appreciation and steady renter demand.

IMO better options- If you don't need the money in the next 10+ years look into Annuities I'm seeing 7-9% and you don't have to participate in market downturns.

.): ~$35K (assuming 8%)Total Cost: ~$375K–$385KProjected Profit: $65K–$75K before taxesThat is a decent margin, but this being a two-year project, you need to be sure the market doesn't shift downward, and that you have a buffer for unexpected costs.3.

Next, side by side duplexes are a Unicorn in the NE Ohio market.

The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

I work specifically with investors and market for run-down properties that I am able to offer to investors I work with exclusively, on top of the properties that are available on the MLS.

Quote from @Francisco Milan: These really do not do much these days for people finding most of the listing online; however, you need to be sure that you put one out because any lead is a lead to put in your database to market to. 

I am not in North Carolina, but I am in 11 other markets and would be happy to chat to answer any questions.

Quote from @Bud Meacham: The market is very competative in California.