I have decided to hire and train someone to manage my properties.

I find new lending opportunities by networking at local RE Meetups, Training Classes and real estate functions.   

That said, I am thinking about Wake Forest, Garner, Apex as frontrunners based on the fact that they are closer to RTP and have generally good schools.

This is verified based on the good schools, department stores opening up (Costco, Target etc.) as well as verified investment from Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys owner) and the city to grow the population.

It’s less than 15 minutes by car from two major universities (Towson & Morgan) and just a 7-minute walk from a shuttle that services both campuses.I plan to rent the property by the room, targeting mainly college students due to its proximity to the schools.

I’m not going to replace toilets for that, but when the time comes and they need to be replaced I will replace with old school toilets that can manage the crappy situation.

If they pay before the court date, they reimburse you for the cost of taking them to court anyways, so you lose nothing but are training the behavior.

City-Data and Census.gov are solid resources, and sites like Rentometer can give you a good sense of rental prices.After that, I narrow it down to neighborhoods with strong fundamentals—good schools, low crime, and convenient amenities.

For example college rentals generate some of the highest ROI of properties I come across in New Jersey but it depends on the school and location of property.

For family life, there are great communities with good schools and a lot of kid-friendly activities.