There is no doubt, that, if maximizing the quality of my life experiences including luxury dining, entertainment, and/or the pursuit of a job in high finance, I would consider New York.fortunately, I prefer running, mountain biking, taking my kid to the pool, and reading her books by our fire.These activities do not give NYC an advantage.But I also would not bet against New York.

That will typically spook them into catching up or chase them out.I recommend you read some books (see my signature?)

All listings and bookings belong to the homeowners. 

I have been trying to educate myself through videos, books, and podcasts.

Listening to the Audio book of The Book on Managing Rental Properties.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

You need to not necessarily follow a book to a T, but just basic principles.

The other option would be diving deep with a bookkeeper to have them help run more updated books than just monthly.

Instead of a pile of books or printouts at least you'll probably walk away with some money when the deal's over.  

In NC, if you don't do things by the book, it can be so much worse in the end.