I'm curious on thoughts surrounding using HELOC/ IRA/ Roth money to purchase rental property if I find the right opportunity vs delaying for a while to save up extra cash. 

These markets are very large in NC (comparable and larger than Fayetteville) providing for great economics as well as a more diverse employment base.Doing a renovation is not as intimidating if you have the right team that can provide you comfort with before-and-after's of other projects they've done, plus accurate $s surrounding those projects.

He has developed a map of the city and surrounding areas with color codes.

The houses surrounding campus were really cheap.

With that being said, if you're looking to maximize a cash flow focused strategy, you're going to need to start with at least a duplex, which we have a great supply of in both Cape Coral and several other surrounding markets.

Hi Chris,I own a protfolio of single family and duplexes in Valdosta and surrounding counties. 

A good realtor AND property manager (I prefer a PM who is also an investor as mentioned by @Dean Harris) will be so key in helping you with not only rental estimates but letting you know about the caliber of the surrounding neighbourhood.

These reports can give you an edge by highlighting areas with significant planned developments.Property Analytics: CoStar provides detailed analytics on properties and their surrounding areas.

I definitely learned how to get travel nurses in my rental but more importantly how to properly run a midterm rental business and get contracts with insurance companies and other industries I didn’t even thought of reaching out to (I learned more than what I thought of just by being surrounded by people with the same goal, and everyone was gracious enough to help guide me along, sharing their experiences and all the nuances in the journey that cut my learning curve/time). 

Long Term" post.So without further ado, here are the things you need to know before purchasing an short term rental property in the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas.1.