I'm with a construction and design company and we operate in NC - feel free to reach out, would love to work with you and help you create a high-performing STR.Here are a few we did in NC for you to check out:-https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/755582185230853225?

I don't necessarily want to make billions of dollars I really just want enough to buy the house I've wanted since I was a kid and have enough to live comfortably the rest of my life. 

I'm trying to help you be comfortable with what you buy BEFORE you pull the trigger.

Great job recognizing an opportunity to do creative finance and reaching out to the community for help.My recommendation to figuring out what to offer is by simply talking to the owner and asking him what he needs to support his family and be comfortable.

One could very comfortably go 50% leverage for example.     

The pros:The software design and features are top shelf.  

They have gotten so comfortable with us that sometimes we have to ask them to please bill us for stuff they should have invoiced weeks or months ago.

The more property you inspect, the more of an expert you will become in your area.Once you feel comfortable with inspecting properties, learning the right questions to ask, understanding your local market, and HOW to evaluate each potential deal, THEN you will know a good opportunity when you stumble upon it.You can transfer those skills into looking at other markets and will have some clues as to what makes a good deal.

Many of our partners have found success with the Partner Driven program, and I'd be happy to share some insights.Success StoriesOur program is designed to support and guide you through every step of your real estate investing journey.

This project allows me to bring that vision to life, combining innovative design with How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?