The NC Working with Real Estate Agents Disclosure describes agency relationships, and I’m sure I signed it without fully grasping how it might affect me.

There is a difference that a lot of investors do not really grasp.

And if a swap of powers is imminent, well buckle-up-buttercup cause no reason to NOT go hog-wild for those last precious weeks grasp power before transfer cause when it all comes a crashing down it's "see SEE, we said don't vote for him!". 

Keep leveraging your knowledge of local opportunities to acquire your first property and expand from there.Financially, reinvest your earnings, and make sure you have a solid grasp of cash flow and expenses before making your first purchase.

I am doing my research, but when I have a firmer grasp on where I want to focus, I will reach out!

But a lot of newbies have trouble grasping how much of a battle this type of investing is going to be.

Make sure to gather the correct contact information for your representatives and ensure you grasp their inspection procedures.

Any help is appreciated as I'm trying to get a better grasp on evaluating short term rentals including the steps you go about to finding your target markets.

You have such a thorough grasp of that.  

@Karolina PowellI second @Charles Seaman comments.I would add since you own other rental property in the area, you probably have a good grasp of rental rates as well as expenses in the area.