I'm interested in connecting with investors in the North Carolina market and share my knowledge and experience in generating cash flow properties.

If a policy excludes wind coverage (more common in places like Florida where insurance is severely strained by weather and other market conditions) then all wind related events are excluded.In those cases, it's sometimes possible to purchase a wind policy (usually covers wind & hail) which would provide tornado protection.

@Gil CanfuWith a $300k price range, you're definitely in a good position to find some solid investment opportunities in the North Texas market.

Would love to network with some people to get to know the area and the market a little better, as well as to hear about your experiences.

Well, STR can work well for people who own a vacation house for personal use, and just want to generate some extra income when not in use.  

However, past performance of appreciation is not necessarily indicative of future gains due to variables within each market.

Quote from @Mitch Seiffert: I have a single-family house in Minneapolis that I've been approached by a couple of parties interested in using it as a group home.

I have saved up some money but my goal is to save up at least 20k in a year before I start looking for options on house hacking in a duplex.

My main goal is to prioritize cash flow while keeping an eye on long-term appreciation.If anyone has insights on markets that might be a good fit, tips for first-time investors using home equity, or anything else I should be thinking about, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I highly recommend investing in a property management software, such as Hospitable, for syncing your calendar, automating messaging, and scheduling cleans, as well as a dynamic pricing tool, such as PriceLabs, for optimizing your pricing based on market demand, local events, and seasonality.