And thanks for the input on getting the loans.

If you are the nicest 4/2 out there in the market and all the rest have not been remodeled in say 15 years, and your property was remodeled a month ago then the price on your property will be easily justified at a higher price on the listing side. 

Although I know most sec 8 landlords use it because of the perception of guaranteed rents.As a small home builder I really dont know how they are going to lower the cost of new construction housing unless the govmit subsidizes it somehow.. basically the price of home components are very sticky they only go up. with the xception of lumber that will go  up and down through out the year..

Haven't yet taken the plunge.

Call the mechanic or gas station up the street and ask the owners if they know someone.

The Charlotte area population is expected to soar by 50% by 2050.

With that said, the income can still offset the cost of holding the property as a long-term investment.

The usual way, but not the right way, to try to buy a rental is by finding a property on the MLS, where agents congregate, make an offer and then try to get financing to buy the property.

After that all you need is the right team.  

The Capitol region, NJ, and CT are solid choices.