Just because they're m2m doesn't mean it's comparable to an airbnb setup. 

To the on-the-ground practice of what you're talking about, that's all well and good, but what it really comes down to is the neighbors.

Allied is a good, inexpensive choice and compared to some courses I have seen my colleagues try and struggle through, I believe it's one of the courses out there.

Finding residents is a completely different process as compared to a typical rental property (assuming you are operating legally).

Raleigh-Durham, N.C.Average home price: $274,9803-year population growth: 4.9%2-year job growth: 5.8%1-year home price growth: 8%3-year price growth forecast: 26%Homes are undervalued by 3% compared to the historic ratio of price and local income.5.

The being said, I feel like there is definitely some middle ground to mitigate risk.

Most mortgage have little affect on principle in the first 10 yrs, so compare that to the estimated current value. 

Then compare .  

Why is the owner selling, where on the north side... what are the market rents in that area...what are comparables worth??

I'm just curious how accurate it is compared to what you all have experienced.