In light of this, would lenders see me as a higher risk if I have a history of paying off mortgages early? 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

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What types of criminal history will you allow vs not? 

Does your company have to have 2 years + of history.  

Tell tenant you will review the maintenance history and the video.

Keep in mind that you'll need to qualify full doc (DTI, employment history and income will all come into play) and the property typically needs to be titled to yur personal name, not an entity. 

Good evening,Active duty military here and resident of south eastern NC (Wilmington area).

Make sure you’re clear on how financing works and what your monthly payments will look like.Property Condition: Assess the age of the property, maintenance history, and any potential repairs or upgrades that might be needed.Due Diligence: Work with professionals, like a home inspector and a trusted real estate agent, to ensure the property is sound and fits your investment goals.Analyze the Neighborhood: The location can make or break your investment.

What part of Eastern NC do you invest?