It is absolutely fine to accept multiple applications and pick the best one.

Moreover, North Carolina's property taxes are generally more favorable than those in Texas, offering a better return on investment over time.Exploring Other NC Cities: While Raleigh is my top pick, Charlotte and Durham also offer compelling investment opportunities.

Good pick, I've seen a lot of success in Ohio.

I recommend up and coming small metro areas, college towns or picking an area and searching for or building a really unique property (think A frames, container homes, etc).

New modern lights and ceiling fans, quality furniture, Big screen TVs (not so expensive anymore), big washer and dryer, one of those cool refrigerators.If you ever go stay in a nice hotel or nice airbnbs, try to pick up on some of the things they do to make it feel luxurious. 

For a recent example, let’s pick Covid.

I guess I don't consider Westgate a part of Hilltop, but @Tristam Griffith is correct, Westgate is nice, I just picked one up there, also own one in ValleyView and one in Broad Lawn neighborhoods.

The LTR's have picked up after a long dry spell.

They don't answer at all, no valid phone numbers, or they pick up and curse me out, like I said the list goes on.

Pick up a side “gig” to make extra money above and beyond your income…don’t let pride get in the way (I did when I was your age; new car, nice clothes, one job because I “went to school” to work one job; BS).