I've been looking at NC and GA recently, trying to find some entry level and easy to maintain property, but there are too many areas and it's really hard to narrow down.

You can then get help setting up your team and narrowing down your strategy. 

Invest with syndicators who have a narrow niche and proven track record.For example, if an operator has done 5 or 6 workforce housing value add deals in Dallas, and they are offering a similar deal now, that would be encouraging.if however, their current deal was a brand new luxury Class A building in Charlotte and this was their first acquisition in Charlotte and their first class A deal, as an LP I would pass.Find operators who do one thing and kill it in that space.Find operators who own or have gone full cycle with similar assets in the same market.For example, my firm, Spark Investment Group has a very narrow niche - sub 100 unit MF or BTR in Greenville SC.

Currently accepting applications for friends and family because teamwork makes our dreams work.Even then, that statement has narrowed the possible solutions. 

A strong “Core 4” can make managing your investment remotely much smoother and prevent a lot of headaches.Also, as you narrow down cities, pay close attention to factors like job growth, population trends, landlord-tenant laws, and short-term rental regulations.Happy to connect with you, and good luck as you jump in!

With enough time, you can invest in real estate with $0 =) The time question will also help you narrow down the specific strategy to focus on, since there are SO many ways to do real estate.

I tried to stay out of the way, but I had to stop several things from being done wrong—spaces between kitchen cabinets that were too small by at least an inch for the appliances to fit, a walk-in pantry being built that was too narrow for anyone but a child to get into.

I think it's more about the people honestly - if I decide that I'm going that route than I'd narrow it down to 4 or 5 cities and I'd try to meet some agents and property management companies from there. 

I'm going to be selling my 2 mobile homes in the next 2-4 years and narrow my inventory to 6 stick built homes. 

More likely is that they have been 'touched' by a many people providing the same service and narrow their selection to the few where they formed an favorable impression.