.- It costs me me less to turn over my 1500 SF units that rent for $3k/m then it does the same size section 8 unit because the property is cared for better and experiences less  wear and tear while fixed costs like cleaning and painting are easier to absorb. 

So we are familiar with the north GA, western NC area.My wife's aunt and uncle are selling their house in Franklin, NC.

This is similar to what we are doing as well.

Since we live in Orlando area, we are looking at a STR in Disney area. 

Largely, the appreciation in housing prices is coming from both new migrants and investors coming from the East (GTA) as well as international countries (predominately from the middle east).We are also seeing drastic increases in the rental rates which in turn are pushing investment property prices up as well.

I totally recognize that is impatient and greedy.My gut is saying your short picture idea is where we're heading since we are taking the same hit with brokerage account (I didnt even mention borrowing against 401k - yes its not advised but my wife and I have stable W2 income to pay ourselves back) Thanks again, this BP community / forum is awesome

Compare wear thickness(the top layer) and overall thickness.

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They don't have to be complicated or expensive to set up but can help limit your exposure and shield other assets in the event someone wants to come after that.

We are the kind of people who do not jump into anything without fully planning it out.