Welcome aboard Dan and good luck investing!

My husband and I have fixed and flipped one property about 3 years ago, and are looking for one to fix and rent out (and use for vacations) at the NC coast. 

When they see you post and not pay taxes, they'll come after you...and probably hit you with all kinds of cease and desist as well as back tax bills and penalties and interest and that won't be a fun place to be. 

It's not easy, but all successful agents operate like a business with daily tasks to attract leads and follow through on those leads.

And in those events prices can rise dramatically!

I rehabbed and current value is over $600k greater than purchase and rehab costs.

We manage a bunch of ADU’s and higher density new builds for investors in Raleigh and Durham.

At a minimum,  you should understand what the current zoning is and what restrictions there are.As the post above mentioned reaching out or going in person to speak with the planning and zoning department will be very helpful. 

Quote from @Carl Rowles: When you insure a SFH rental property, do you try to adjust and of the coverage amounts?

What is occupancy and rate and how does that compare to your competition?