I've even seen agents that will finance repairs with a lien to maximize sales price for their seller.Who you work with matters and will mean the difference between a quality BRRR that cashflows or a property that doesn't work.I love to talk real estate.

Love the idea of rolling them together into a larger property and have a company then manage.

All it will accomplish is create a $800/yr tax bill from your lovely state.As to your question, read this thread:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1225072-do-i-... 

Would love to get anyones experience on househacking in this particular market and any insights on the north carolina market areas

I feel like that will happen at some point and don't love that risk. 

Welcome to Bigger Pockets and love see local folks getting into real estate investing!

I’ve been working with real estate investors for many years, and I’d love to hear more about your goals.

Would love to connect.   

We would love to get some directional help from the community first, so we can ask better questions moving forwards!  

We also love podcasts so if any specific episode of the BP shows come to mind let me know!