So it will add time, and then you have to cut up and throw out big boxes. 

If you’re interested, I have a project in Washington DC $5.5 million section 8 property with a 2 year 18% return on your money with the buyback plan if you’re interested call Pierre 702-406-2469 or if you know anybody I’ll throw you a referral fee

would be interesting to hear how "bottom-of-the-barrel" these questions can get lol(I can also hop on the phone sometime and chat throw if you prefer and are open to that)Getting neighbor signatures could be fantastic!

The goal is never just to buy cheap and hope.. it’s to buy right, position yourself for growth, and do it in a way that you won’t be kicking yourself over a couple years down the line.I’m not saying it’s all going to be smooth sailing; real estate rarely is.

The location you're referencing will likely require substantial rehab capital.There may be some out of state investor who hears NC and throws their money at a portfolio, but this feels like it'd need to be cash transaction.

Overall, my plan is to get as much equity as I can in this market to then invest in more real estate, then optimize in the end for cash flow.Some background info on me: My wife and I are both 24 years old, each of us make a good living for this area and are fine saving money and living in an apartment with cheap rent at the moment.

Being cheap about repairs leaves you with unhappy tenants who will not take good care of the property because you don't.Send a licensed plumber ASAP.

And they're cheap or nearly free.  

Keep your cheap debt.  

Protecting yourself from any future issues will require a good understanding of the situation your house is in when you buy it.Tl;dr: crime here is relatively low, declining population numbers don't take students into account, properties are cheap, rents are high BUT be careful where you buy.This concludes my TED Talk, ha!