I've definitely been leaning more towards taking it out, bite the bullet for now, but make some smart investments with it.

I will defer to a few others on analyzing the numbers, but, once you make that decision (as for which direction you decide to take), definitely lean on the BiggerPockets community as a resource.

I am leaning toward opening separate bank accounts  for rentals vs. flip.

What if it has leans against it or taxes not paid or whatever?

The thing about security deposit deductions, is that the court usually leans toward the tenant unless the landlord has before/after photos showing the condition of the property at move in, and the damage caused on move-out.

There is A LOT of undeveloped land and the location is convenient enough to RDU/Fort Bragg that it seems like a likely place for continued growth.

Hi Joseph, this is actually a great question and one that I've had to lean on a few of my other colleagues for in the past.

Yeah, it’s not necessarily the tenant’s responsibility to meet your repairmen....if they do, it a convenience,  for You.

I figured once im a few properties in, I can begin to leverage everything out (property management, rehab, etc) but for now I am leaning towards handling everything myself.

I'm leaning more towards just waiting till I have it show ready and then going from there with hopefully finding a good tenant.