I flew there and walked the house, looked pretty turnkey rental grade): $1029 GFCI outlets, downspouts and guards, drywall, paint, bathroom vent$4615 (new AC unit since unit was stolen before tenant moved in, didn't file insurance claim because didn't want my premium to go up) $600 (water line, gas line, P trap)$60 lawn mowing$112  thermostat repairMy opinion is that Class C is better for local investors who are on site and know how to do repairs and self manage.

Setting your aim on a more specific part of CRE might help you find someone easier. 

I myself am in a similar position looking to acquire a secondary home in the Banner Elk and would plan on using as a STR and would love any input on your findings!!

I'm in Coppell and Southlake , but travel all over North Texas if you want to meet up.All of the cities you mentioned are probably good targets and where the better action is.Flips are not easy right now, so I would keep open on the 1st one to any and all those cities.

In 2020 I used the HELOC on my house in New York City to buy a house in Buffalo New York for all cash.

They get a yearly depreciation deduction on their taxes for the house and may have nearly depreciated it to $0.

Quote from @Abby Chapman: Hi- does anyone know of a bank/lender licensed in Ohio that would allow for a 2nd home loan (10%) on a duplex?

We have taken 60-65% LTV on refinances to make the numbers work, but we can't grow our portfolio doing that.

also what part of columbus ohio is considered good, low on crime, fast developing yet still affordable to buy a house?  

I've previoulsy focused on flipping houses and residential sales but now that I'm in Florida full time I'm strongly considering starting my own property management company for residential leases.