I know of some operators that do this nation wide. 

Love the idea of asking AI to compare and contrast strategies. 5 years ago I would have rolled my eyes or even downvoted such a topic, but the reality is that in the year 2024 AI is an incredibly powerful tool for gathering objective information to make decisions.

It is hard to guess without seeing the issue, but by a wide margin the best stain blocker is shellac based Zinsser BIN.   

Thank you for all your info, you all have been so incredibly helpful and I really appreciate all the feedback.

It's a business with incredible value in terms of stable, predictable revenue and as a retirement asset. 

It is a gorgeous, rural property with incredible views . . .

With Raleigh growing rapidly there are an incredible amount of new builds happening.

There are some "lenders" out there who "do" incredibly high leverage or 100% financing, but be wary of these as they often try to renegotiate terms before closing/run out of capital/go bankrupt.

BiggerPockets is an incredible resource.

While this affiliation might bring certain advantages like integration and streamlined services, it’s also worth noting that many tech entrants in the property management sphere sometimes miss the intricacies of real estate management, focusing heavily on financial aspects instead.If you're looking for alternatives, you might want to consider other established platforms that specialize in property management, like AppFolio or Buildium, which are paid services but widely recognized for their comprehensive features and security measures.