SO expect to pay a premium based on what the potential value of the building can be once maximized and stabilized.

With average rents in Charlotte hovering around $1,800 to $2,000, that means an average agent fee of just $190—if the management company even pays the showing fee.I understand that this may vary by market, but in mine, I don’t see agents being incentivized to work with renters.

If I'm paying good money for a tool, the last thing I want is someone looking over my shoulder.

So, perhaps hiring a couple day laborers to help them move or even paying the 1st months rent on a storage unit would be better.

One of our residents was robbed outside of this property and we ended up paying for the resident to move out and sold this property.

Primary home is a little easier but for FHA and other programs it requires 12 months title seasoning.There is something called delayed financing that if you purchase a piece of land and pay for the home "All Cash" without a mortgage you can get up to 80% LTC.

You can structure the deal to pay him gains at a zero federal tax rate.  

Then, both needed about $5,000-$10,000 each in repairs and cleanup.Even with low rents in those areas, renters struggle to pay $995/month on one property and $1,095/month on another.

Quote from @Leeling Chew: It doesn't matter who pays the bills.

Right now you have $1,000 in cash flow that can be used to fund other projects (seed money), pay you in profit to supplement your lifestyle, or fill in any gaps for underperforming properties.