Long term i would look to 1031 the property into either my primiary residence when i start a family(i rent now) or a better deal.

@Priti AgLong-term residents often dislike short-term rentals (STRs).

I kept my first house as a rental after I moved out and bought a new residence. 

Some other areas may attract influx of residents from other states who find triplex on very small lots attractive. where do I find that data?

You can directly contribute to improving the area, helping residents access safer and better-quality living conditions.Hopefully, this gives you another avenue for real estate investment in a growing market like Charlotte.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Bessemer City.

Definitely looking to start smaller, in the 2-4 unit range, but seeing what you put in your buy box helps me think about narrowing mine.Plan is for funds to primarily come from saving from my W-2 work and possibly utilizing equity from my primary residence, though that is something I would need to really plan out.  

Send a letter giving them your/pm's contact and a detailed explanation on how to pay the rent (Helpful with older residents if you are going from check to online billing.

Keep in mind - they are only for investment properties, not primary residences.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.