I figured I've been lurking behind the screen (studying like the diligent lover-of-research that I am) too long, but it's time to get out there and meet some people. 

No state taxes, still relatively cheap market, landlord friendly, so I've heard, southern charm, nature out the wazoo. 

For many people (and I know this to be true for me) it’s not because they just LOVE real estate (it may be for some) but it’s about what Real Estate Investing may afford you.

I have had to be very intentional dressing up either the charm/character of the houses and or keeping rent close to what those new builds are.Overall, I see an influx of rental properties (both in new apartments and in SFRs) so trying to be competitive with rental rates has driven either the rates down in price or flat.

That said, as much as I love real estate, I don't really believe in good investment types but I believe in good investors.

Really glad to see so many old home lovers out there.

ps- im an avid pet lover but do not condone captive household housing of any non-domesticated species nor any activity -including now medical/wellness exploitation - that keeps the dog/cat euthanasia levels as high as they still are despite all the free spay/neuter programs going on for decades nationwide - sighhh- lest Bob Barker not roll over in his grave; i mean rest his soul in peace!

I was actually thinking jilted lover, revenge thing.

The advantage I instantly see is fewer dog owners will want to rent that space;) Even though I am a dog lover I hate pets in my units.

I would save $10k a lover the next two years and buy a reliable used Honda or Toyota and drive it for the next 10 years.