Most of the time, people who have never even made an offer end up with 2-3 submitted LOIs in the first 1-2 weeks, and we celebrate small victories like that to build momentum and confidence. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Does North Carolina law require sellers to disclose past repairs or damages, even if they have been fully addressed?

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

The rehab has been paused so I can’t even rent it 

And this doesn't even hit on the dealing with contractors side, which need daily oversight if you want things done correctly.  

It's sad people lie, and it is even worse when it is a fellow veteran.

Our aim is to maximize appreciation and rent growth while still cash flowing enough to break even after all expenses in the short term.

Absolutely, real estate can still be a smart investment—even in this market—and the Panhandle is one of the best areas to consider right now.

If you have that, and do your due diligence, it's not going to matter.You seem scared to be a landlord before you even start so it's likely not for you.