You get so much wealth and start getting older you enjoy the business but focus on quality of life more and memories. 

Speaking from hands on experience on both platforms as I've worked with both Carrot and Wordpress sites (more than 400 sites so far since 2017), what carrot brings into the table is their simple, all in one, fast website platform.

Things like this are why it's important to work with a professional who is well versed in real estate taxation because the "common/simple" strategies taught frequently like BRRR or house hacking actually get fairly complicated when it comes to handling it correctly. 

I had no idea who we were working with as I was lead to believe it was one of his clients from his tax business.

The property has to be considered 'in service' for you to list it on your tax return.In service entails a couple of items such as1) The property is in livable condition - Working bathroom, kitchen and an area to live.2) The property was advertised for rent.Best of luck

The homes don't have MLS sale history until they are listed after the rehab has been completed.If you don’t mind shaing, how are you financing your deals and do you do the work yourself?

You may want to start with the BP agent finder for those markets and then work with them to find good PMs and lenders.

Unless y'all have an incredible W2 to help with the purchase, you will not find something that "works" in the Triangle and in a good/safe location.

I can tell you with confidence that Many of my clients have done both and it worked out.

Central Kentucky, in particular, has benefited from Lexington's growth, with many people commuting from outside the city for work.