Are they still collecting rent and taking money that way, or are they billing you? 

U know bill once a month after work is done etc 

Quote from @Alan Mills: Yes, I would agree with Chris and Bill, but if you have an option to get around this by putting it inside the house?

After closing, when the property taxes were due I never received any bill.

I personally felt that was not the clear intention of the bill, but they were willing to stand by it.

TTYS Bill

NC is a great market for your goals, however it will be challenging to find inventory that has much cash flow; many people who toss money into multifamily here do it to avoid the tax bill + take the 10 year runway of growth.How much SHF RE do you currently have?

I think one of the older resorts that still do allow short-term (Airbnb rentals) would fit the bill.

I'd rather pay the tax bill and be more selective and patient in buying.

You can also track by customer and subcustomer if you bill tenants through QBO.