Many appraisal in several locations have been coming in low, which can either kill the deal altogether or make the borrower come in with more funds to close.

We have worked closely together on several occasions and she's been fantastic!

Several have zoning restrictions saying no more than 3 unrelated people can live in a property. 

@Jillyan MacMorris  I have had several LGs  fail so I avoid them. 

If you need to get it rented fast, a great property manager would list the home for $2100 (below market) and get several quality applicants competing against each other to drive the price up to the max so you don't risk vacancy by starting out too high and gradually reducing to find the sweet spot.

We have several 8 year properties that the tenants have paid 100% of the initial purchase price of the property.

If it looks like you can subdivide, then you can sketch out a preliminary plan or several variations to give you a sense of how many lots you can build.     

A hole large enough to require a patch, a section where a pet severely scratched up the wall, etc.

Several of my investor clients have dealt with similar situations in North Carolina, and here’s my take based on those experiences.First, you’re right about the legal framework: NC landlords must make reasonable efforts to re-rent the property, but tenants remain liable for the rent until a new tenant is found.

One fast way to generate cash flow is to invest in high cash flow, low appreciation markets (say several midwest e.g.