I work outside of the US (Hong Kong), making slightly north of 100k per year, with scheduled salary bumps of approximately 4k per year. 

HI grew up just north of Boston, so I’m familiar with the area.

OUTSIDE of coastal counties/cities (within 60 miles of the Gulf & East Coast), wind/hail deductibles are typically 1% or 2% of the building limit on file, and can many times come with a minimum deductible as well (typically $5,000 or $10,000). 

Recently, Woodfin, which is just North of Asheville, under the leadership of some of the people that formerly lead Asheville's STR initiatives, adopted similar restrictions. 

We have the opposite problem up north in Cleveland.

About a mile across.

What's the exit strategy if any, for the investor, given that, with 50%, he has no control and the market there is illiquid, especially when the HELOCs out of North American properties are much more expensive.Properties in Costa Rica are already expensive and I've tried many times to make a potential investment there work and it's never worked with the figures.

For FHA, I would ask your lender to confirm that they considered the 100 mile rule in calculating DTI.

They are coming to your property if you allow them or not (you cannot forbid service animals) Consider the facts: https://www.dogster.com/statistics/pet-travel-statistics-tre....Top 12 Pet Travel Statistics78% of American pet owners travel with their pets each year.54% of cat and dog owners plan to travel with their pet.58% of people would prefer to travel with their pet over a friend or family member.52% of travelers base their travel plans on accommodating pets.About 75% of luxury, mid-scale, and economy hotels allow pets.In 2019, a total of 404,556 animals were transported by airline.Nearly 64% of travelers prefer to travel with pets by car.42.9% of people look for a destination with hiking and fresh air for pet travel.Dogs make up 58% of the pets traveling around the world.37% of owners take shorter vacations because of their pets.10% of travelers have hidden their dogs to travel.27% of dog owners go the extra mile for their pets.

Several of my investor clients have dealt with similar situations in North Carolina, and here’s my take based on those experiences.First, you’re right about the legal framework: NC landlords must make reasonable efforts to re-rent the property, but tenants remain liable for the rent until a new tenant is found.