Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Raleigh has strong rental demand due to its growing job market, universities, and overall population growth.

The rental market demand is still extremely high and there are a lot of value add opportunities, you just have to be willing to put in the work.

Quote from @Mark Marino: Greetings,I have done rent to owns for years without much marketing/advertising.

Also looking forward to sharing some of my experiences form the last few years in this market. 

Many out of state investors look to the Midwest/midsouth to capitalize on the opportunity in these markets. 

I'll give you some numbers for the MTRs we manage in Los Angeles.1-2 bedroom MTRs stays are 1-3 months3+ bedroom MTRs stays are 3-6 months, but often start less than 3 months and extend their stayMTR marketing falls in 2 buckets.

I am in the Memphis, TN market, so we aren't far apart. 

Having worked with 1,000's of investors to Broker the properties I sell in my local market, and having worked with dozens of Property Managers, Turnkey Providers, Agents, Property Management Software Companies, Lenders, Inspectors and various other investment real estate vendors to market their products and services on my show, the one thing that stood out to be was the CEO Zach's obsession with the biz.In real estate we've get a lot turnover, a lot of flameout.

Typically on market (retail) SFH rent is at ~0.5% rent to purchase price ratio.