Plenty of comps and market data to support second/third house claim.

You need the backup option in case the mid-term rental market changes.Minimizing turn costs and downtime is critical.

My son is hinking about getting it so I am trying to do some market research.Thank you

I'm interested in connecting with investors in the North Carolina market and share my knowledge and experience in generating cash flow properties.

@Zack Whiting - You are in a top tier market for investment properties!

Anybody done that sort of marketing?

Likewise, the same can be said for properties with in-law suites or finished basements.Have you considered or explored any particular ATL markets?

Cleveland and Dayton can be great markets for high cash flow and low purchase prices, but you need to be careful when navigating the neighborhoods so you're not buying in a D/F class area where no property managers will manage and where you'll never see any positive cash flow.

He is interested in REI, has good basic knowledge on REI and has more than enough saved up for down but hesitate because of current market, interest rate, rental demand, capex, first investment jitters, draw of stock market, etc, etc. 

Attend open houses to understand market trends.