I'm happy to share my experience with this market if you'd like to message me to set-up a call. 

Quote from @Andrew Cargal: I want to share my experience with The Mortgage Shop.

@Cody Caswell thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for sharing this!

This gets them thinking about your eventual move and the stress they might face in finding a new tenant.After some time has passed, you could share that you’ve started looking at other homes, but the options in your price range don’t compare to the property you’re living in.

Although I can't speak to the Banner Elk market, I'd be happy to share any insight on just STR investing in general as it related to our experience in Western NC.Good luck!

Any lessons learned or tips you can share?

There are the obvious pros/cons of a duplex but then there are the non-obvious ones that come with being in Detroit.I actually have a fantastic article about this I can share but I'm unable to link to it in this post.

Do they share leases with you when move-ins occur?

A great resource to check out is The Frugalwoods—they share practical strategies for cutting food expenses without sacrificing quality.