Financing is a bit difficult because you are enclosing living rooms and other rooms sometimes, so it isn't necessarily conforming to the zoning.

The cost of housing, transportation, and healthcare in Durham tends to be relatively lower compared to many other parts of the country.

I have 33 units and my primary mode of transportation is my Honda civic coupe with a trailer hitch on it. anything bigger, I got a lot of contractors with trucks who can help me move. my lambo, I drive when I'm meeting real estate agents and bankers so they take care of me hahaha

Your expenses can include any office or transportation expense like postage, internet, cell phone etc.Don't forget to correctly determine the basis of your property and take appropriate depreciation as well. 

.$250/month is probably a good number for transportation capex.

Some areas have landlord-friendly laws that make property management smoother.Local Amenities and Infrastructure:Access to amenities like public transportation, schools, shopping centers, and parks can be attractive to potential tenants.Market Research and Data:Utilize tools and resources like census data, real estate market reports, and investment property platforms to gather insights about different markets.Risk Tolerance:Assess your risk tolerance and investment horizon.

Plus there will be a bit of excitement over it.Look at other factors too, make sure there are public transportation and other job sources. 

And there is no public transportation path that would make it easier?

Both public school systems are some of the best in the state so that shouldn't be an issue at all really, and for university, like I said, try and be close to it (or by a public transportation line)Let me know if you have any other questions

Being near public transportation sure pays off.