This all comes down to momentum and performing some or all of the above tasks in a consistent manner or a long period of time (greater than 6 months).  

I know the first year or so won't show me much return but as long as I can get a lot of it paid off or all of it and not hurt my personal expenses I'm happy 

I'm just not sure I have any right to hold some or all of a months rent due to him texting me he would pay all of April.

I would let the seller do most of the financing and try to pay most or all of the rehab out of your current funds if you can. 

You can't just label a class as sketchy or all HML's as sketchy.  

My roommate and I paid for the locksmith fees already, but we feel the landlord should reimburse some or all of the fees, but we're not sure if he's required to pay all of it.

Where con can be confidence man, conniver, convict or all of the above :)

We could potentially move to Charlotte for a couple years and house hack, while we establish ourselves and build a local team before moving on to Asheville.I would love to hear from some local investors in Charlotte on any or all of the items below:What is your opinion of the market?

@Crystal Smith HUD properties will indicate whether it is owner occupied or all bidders allowed.

By that time, hopefully the renters will have paid for much or all of your investment.