I'm in a bit of a confusing spot.

Coastal cities like Wilmington, NC, and Charleston, SC, are also popular spots for new construction.

Staying on top of paperwork and inspections definitely helps prevent last-minute issues, and your point about critical dates is spot on—timing can make or break a deal.I also appreciate the reminder about keeping the "power team" in sync.

We wasted several thousands of dollars with them until we realized that they weren't able to handle the project...After we fired them they turned around and offered me a job ;>) - I politely declined as I don't think the industry is setup to help us. 

The main line is an excellent market for rentals but it can be very pricey as many of the spots are Class A RE. 

Make sure your ARV is spot on. 

It’s one of the top spots for out-of-state buyers, which could help bring more interest your way

This is a bad spot. 

This means you can focus on growing your portfolio with confidence, knowing that every aspect of your investment is being handled by experts.As for my experience, I've been in the industry for over 10 years. 

When I was working in the corporate industry, I began investing in real estate.