Ideally the elected leaders can try to streamline the process like we did in FL by prioritizing the rebuilding permits & waiving permit fees.

And, yes, there are years of data points to validate that just within my office, tens of thousands of dollars of wasted appraisal and inspection fees for deals (mostly not mine, thankfully) that had 0.00% of going anywhere but the "Loan Application Declined" bin. 

That said, if you have $50k and want to invest out of state, that puts your realistic budget at $150-175k...maybe even a bit less after you factor in closing costs, make ready expenses, and reserves.

Several economic factors are contributing to this shift:Overbuilding: Some areas of Charlotte have seen significant overdevelopment, leading to an oversupply of rental units.Tighter Money: Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty have made tenants more cautious with their spending.Tenant Behavior: Many responsible renters are choosing to stay put rather than take on the cost and hassle of moving.What Does This Mean for Landlords?

Does that factor in both the mortgage, taxes and maintenance? 

I charged fees for other violations as well but the fees aren't enforceable here in Wisconsin because the lease did not explicitly state what they would be in advance.

How does rentredi handle late fees?

This will show you more evidence of the fees they really charge.

They don't allow auto payments or automatically add late fees, and tenants would have the option to pull their payment back, which is not ideal.

I.e. say your plumber has a fixed $150 service call fee.