I highly recommend speaking with a lawyer and companies specifically tailored for asset protection.

Some of the responses to a “question” on a forum which was developed for “questions” and tailored to giving and receiving knowledge, sure defeats the purpose of asking.

End of the day, just ask the investor what they want out of it and tailor your deal structure around that and your requirements.

You'll need something tailored to you and your life. 

The determination of what qualifies for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) hours can be complex, and it's essential to consult with a tax professional or CPA who specializes in real estate taxation for specific guidance tailored to your situation.

You need to tailor the way you see fit, but if you want my opinion, several rentals then primary  

New Bern is not the hot look and sprint into for deals, but an investor who has a desire for affordable housing, or wants to tailor towards an more aging population then New Bern can be a potential location to look into. 

There has been many times when leads come to me in preforeclosure, ready to sell their home for next to nothing and I, with their permission, work out a loan modification with their lender helping their payment plan and writing them our tactics that I tailored made to eliminate debt by using a few trusted applications.  

I personally think that campus can be conquered if approached correctly with a different mindset and set of processes and procedures tailored to that segment, it's just a different animal.

It's also beneficial to explore regional or community credit unions in your area, as they might have unique offerings tailored to local investment needs.