Also important to get to know the property manager and their culture.  

Coming from California, I'm looking to educate myself on the local market, economy and culture.

Asheville and Boone are the two large cultural and economic anchors in this region, in the SW and NW corners of the state, respectively.F - Greater Charlotte.G - The Triad: Greensboro, Winston-Salem (W-S), and High Point (HP).J - The Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.K, L - To be honest, I'm not sure where these counties best fit in terms of economic categories, probably with The Triangle. 

This bringing together of different cultures is often an added bonus for both ourselves and the tenants.  

Also, by the time Jerry celebrates 55 he has at least $1MM in the shape of 10 properties, that add $5380 more to his monthly income.

It's not inconceivable that the schools could eventually improve and a cultural shift occur in the city, and the existing culture of most of the city's residents appears antithetical to such a shift.The overwhelming impression I have when I drive through the city is the problems are bigger than people can solve without Divine assistance.

Most hedge funds and private equity companies are staffed solely by Harvard MBAs and Ivy Leaguers, whereas Larry Fink has sought to create a company culture that emphasizes diverse opinions, and performance and merit over prestigious degrees.

2 ways: 1) I start real estate conversations whenever I can and I learn about people, I get to know them, and I celebrate the wins in their life.

I think the key would be to find a company that is established, has a great/nurturing culture, and a solid on boarding process.

Basically think about the lake culture in central Arkansas as its own microcosm.