I was living in NC when I owned the IL property.

An attorney can cost you a lot, and winning in small-claims is simple enough (in NC, at least).

So I picked up a few books which includes, "The Book on Investing In Real Estate With No (and Low) Money Down," and "The Book on Rental Property Investing," both by Brandon Turner, which introduced me to the BiggerPockets community.With a decade of experience in property management under my belt, along with my property management certifications and an NC real estate broker’s license (with Broker-In-Charge designation), I’m eager to leverage my background to secure long-term financial stability for my family.

Cost of Living and Affordability: Texas has been known for its affordability—how does it compare to other emerging states like Tennessee, Florida, or North Carolina?

I'm looking locally to start out (mid size city in North Carolina) - is the answer a different market?

Market Analysis: Mooresville NC and Greenville SCMooresville NC: Known for its proximity to Charlotte and Lake Norman, Mooresville has solid growth potential, especially for families and professionals.

I manage 350ish single family homes in Charlotte, NC.

Hey Allison, great questions.Agency Agreements: In North Carolina (the US entirely actually) you can’t view homes without a signed agency agreement, per recent law changes.

I've been looking at NC and GA recently, trying to find some entry level and easy to maintain property, but there are too many areas and it's really hard to narrow down.

I am going to apply this template for the Charlotte, NC market.