Smaller markets like Ocala, Spring Hill, and Palmetto can be great for affordable buy-and-hold strategies, while Gainesville offers unique student rental potential.

.), while others are working through some completely unique situations (like CA or FL). 

Even though your market might prove expensive, I would exhaust all options before ruling it out.Truth is, you have a unique competitive advantage in your market.  

A JV structure is good for a one-off deal because the only commitment you have is to the investor(s) and that individual project or deal.So in part, the answer to your question depends on what your objective is. 

What's unique about my property is that it has an Arcade Room with Pacman and streetfighter arcade machines along with a popcorn machine.  

If your objective is to reduce your own tax burden, you are in essence confirming they have no valid AP claim.

I have found enough business and made enough money not to need to expand outside of this market.Section 8 is a whole different ball game but I find the program is unique in that it's a 3-party relationship adding the variable of a government agency.

Real estate transactions with non-profit organizations like nursing homes or religious entities can indeed be unique, but they’re often manageable with the right approach.

That experience taught me to always overestimate CapEx and vacancy buffers... it’s much easier to sleep at night when you’ve got those cushions in place.From what I’ve read in Bloomberg, these challenges aren’t unique, especially with rising rates.

Your scenario is unique in that you are a 1st time flipper and you live/want to do this flip in NC.