Some other areas may attract influx of residents from other states who find triplex on very small lots attractive. where do I find that data?

Are there additional primary residence requirements such as homeowners exemption required, or anyone know if this is coming down the line?

@Priti AgLong-term residents often dislike short-term rentals (STRs).

Trying to protect their cash from inflation or government appropriation. 

Specifically, we'd like to understand:Liability Protection: How does each state's legal framework and case law compare in protecting our personal assets from liabilities related to the property?

Definitely looking to start smaller, in the 2-4 unit range, but seeing what you put in your buy box helps me think about narrowing mine.Plan is for funds to primarily come from saving from my W-2 work and possibly utilizing equity from my primary residence, though that is something I would need to really plan out.  

You can directly contribute to improving the area, helping residents access safer and better-quality living conditions.Hopefully, this gives you another avenue for real estate investment in a growing market like Charlotte.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Bessemer City.

Since I am out of state, the plan is for us to buy it together and he will make it his primary residence to get the lower down payment.

I am moving into a bigger home for me and my family and have decided to keep our current residence as a rental.