The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Sorry for the following Contrarian advice, but you're not a 5 year old so:The only reason to buy a personal residence (Home) is because someone is forcing you to.Usually, this person is called your Spouse (which is Latin for someone who forces you to make horrible financial decisions then criticizes you for them endlessly:)perhaps DON'T buy a home, just rent something affordable and invest the 20% or in your case 50% into the stock market (sp500 16.1% yearly return last 15 years, 11% last 50 years, 10% last 125 years)remember, your RENT is your maximum monthly housing expense, but your Mortgage is your minimum or starting monthly housing cost, it always goes up from thereI've, owned 2 personal homes, 100% appreciation in 6years on #1 and in 7 years on #2, (I timed our market perfectly both times), with 20% down and very low mortgage rates, but after honestly calculating all expenses, only made about 5-6% a year "investment wise".

However, I find myself at a crossroads, as I am unsure about which city or market to focus on due to the vast array of options available.The potential for investment seems endless, its like never ending. and I would greatly appreciate your insights into the most promising markets or cities to consider.

@Alex ThomsenThe standard NC contract (2-T) has two different deposit options.

I think using a deposit model where they can get some those prepaid rate back upon closing is a good way to induce commitment.   

Your property listing can also be a great way to lay out qualifying criteria (i.e credit score minimum, and require a co-signer if lower).After conducting due diligence into a particular tenants situation, and you decided to proceed with an application approval, you could require a higher security deposit. 

However, I have apparently missed the deadline to submit a deposit and I'm kicking myself pretty hard right now haha.Anyways, I'm curious if anyone out there is already registered for the Wayne County Auctions.

People like to ridicule what they don't understand, but when the government inflates the dollar away, or taxes whats hiding in your safe deposit box, or we do a bank bail-in like Cyprus did, THEN maybe some people will bother to read a few articles and learn about Bitcoin.   

It will be endless.

*Tenant payments via ACH not deposited into a Baselane Banking account will incur a $2 fee.