If you do not have people walk into your house and comment on how nice your furniture layout and selection is, then I recommend you hire an interior designer to help.  

How well do you THINK you read people or how good are you at judging character?

I'd love to hear about other people's experiences in the area and what they think about the future for Raleigh as it continues to grow in comparison to places like Charlotte or Austin. 

California landlords; it may be beneficial for you to thoroughly understand prop 33 during this election cycle and, depending on city, how it may impact your business 

We need more people with experience like you to help us newbies like me.

You don't want to sell which I understand because you feel you have something worth holding onto.

Most people think it is building for 200K and getting 400K appraised value.

Understandably, investors are looking to tap or access increasing equity positions, many for reinvestment or property portfolio expansion. 

I've helped a few people with considering modular rebuilds in fire areas and there are some modular and manufactured companies that I work with with that have some specialization in the area. - Orbit is one.

Yishi Zuo, I understand your desire for collateral.