Can you check with the city and see how many units you are allowed to have?

Plus you need to check and see if they require you to use them as management.

I would recommend checking out local events like the BP meet up in Raleigh or some of the local TREIA events.

Also the person paused on their application for a few days before completing it, including before doing the background check and paying the fee.

Hi Cory - I think another good way to gauge demand is the check local real estate investment Facebook groups, especially those focused on your target clientele 

Did you go out of your way to look for contractors and have them double check what the PMs are telling you to verify? 

I have a couple of investors and a few resources that you can check out.

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

If your mother is an insured under an owner's policy, check the continuation of coverage provision under the Terms and Conditions section. 

Unrepresented buyers often get screwed royally without even realizing it in my experience, as they don't know how every box on the contract either benefits them or the seller, and which box do you think the listing agent is going to check?