I'd like to stay in the southeast and would appreciate any insight other investors can offer about cities in the southeast. 

In the same token I go on the low end for rents to stay conservative.

There are plenty of other markets you can stay legal in and even turn a profit.

Just like investing in any city though there are a couple areas to stay away from, but they are not hard to identify and they are not large. 

If the tenant stays, they will be on a month-to-month lease, which requires a 30-day notice.

If you have an awesome job and love living where you are, there is no shame in staying put! 

I plan to stay overnight for a weekend trip in the next week or so. 

Stay consistent and things will start to fall into place

Moreover, many municipalities are adopting new middle housing codes, so if you pick up properties at affordable rates that have big lots, then after a few years of appreciation you'd be in a good position to redevelop them.Hope you're well, stay in touch!  

We primarily focus on residential multi-family and so far we have stayed in the Western Mass area.