Greensboro, Durham, and Raleigh are also mentioned.I wouldn't dismiss smaller towns.

They also have lower fixture count levels than other cities.Property Specifics: no matter what town you build in, you have to pick an ADU friendly site.

We're in Cincinnati, never heard of them and we go to a lot of REI events in town.

We are very familiar with the area and have friends who live in the town, though we'd love to connect with anyone who has any experience or opinions on investing in this market... or experience doing furnished rentals in locations where there are peak seasons and offseasons.

For actually transferring to the LLC, I have been recommended against it multiple times from people and a lawyer in town.

Although this is technically in Alexandria, the hospital is just 1 mile from Springfield Town Center. 

I see there are a couple portfolios for sale - will property management companies touch this area of town?

I'm local to the area and am aware of the legality as it differs from town to town.

I know someone who does short term rentals and does really well in one of the towns I listed, in part because they allow dogs. 

Don't drive a new car to town; we have some of the best body and mechanics in Texas - in chop shops.Ah, just kidding.