Blue County = High taxes, pretty simple :)at $300 a month in taxes that’s a cash flow killer, you will need to go to the board next year and request an adjustment if possible, you may get granted but you will need to have a good report presented to the board with comps that are very similar to yours, but again it will be difficult because your property uncapped and it will never go back. 

The information is typically - lease start and end date, how much rent is, what the security deposit is, and how much in advanced rent there is.

I wanted to have a spot to rent out and cover the monthly mortgage payments while securing a small spot to have for myself in the next 30 years for when I no longer reside in Charlotte but want to visit friends, or downsize.

Granted, it's applied to the gross income but, for the typical Mexican STR, the difference between gross and net income is much lower than in the US given the lower expenses in Mexico.

Due to recent security frauds and banks not covering losses adequately, apps like Zelle may not currently be the best option.

Extensions are likely granted, if needed.You will receive $3k relocation assistance at the end ( unless you have other liens, back due water/sewer/HOA etc. ) You can also stay in the home until the sale closes, which gives you at least a few months payment free to be able to figure out where you will relocate.

I used furnished finder and keycheck to find tenants, screen them, and collect rent/security deposits. 

I do a lot of direct bookings that take security deposits, but with Airbnb, they are always tough.

Like you, I was eager to start investing in real estate but decided to hold off until I had more visa security.

As well as coffee shops like Bottoms Up Coffee are moving in and small microbreweries like Brew Dog and Land Grant