I don't see it as an issue but many still do, at least in my small town where the majority of renters are elderly people looking for low maintenance housing options.

Off-market deals are key if you go this route, so networking is huge.Out-of-state investing is another option people love, especially in markets like PA (Philly, Scranton) or even down south where prices are lower, and the landlord-tenant laws are more forgiving.

The property was impacted by hurricane Helene and there is no substantial damages letter issued (yet?)

It separates your personal assets from your business, providing a safeguard if any legal issues arise related to tenants or the property.

I’m interested in purchasing an investment property with equity I’ve developed in my current home, however I’m concerned that if I have an issue renting out the new home it can blow up in my face.

I took two business law courses in college. 

@Bob Asad I like the individual sub account method escrow account, but there are multiple different ways to hold security deposits and multiple laws in different states.

On paper numbers and in reality numbers are completely different. this is because with riskier investments you have higher chances for evictions, maintenance issues, management calls, non payments of rent, damage to property etc.

Find a lawyer and issue a lease violation for other issues such as excessive noise and furniture removal.

However, shortly thereafter, we began to experience delays in draws, mislabeling issues, postponed closings, and unreceived funds.