I think it depends on the problem.

Not sure if you were looking for a long-term hold on a two family, but it seems that was not playing out favorably for you. 

Just trying to figure out what city or town will be good to invest in planning to live there for a year and then invest in another property and so on.

However, profits would be bigger if there were no HOA fee and there would be more opportunity to make improvements on the property.

Have a vendor list to keep tabs on costs.

But how much do you spend annually on all these, just curious?

The 70% rule is more like a heuristic, depending on the property you should go lower or higher on the offer.

And the wall is built on top of that wood.

Also, you may charge a premium on the rent (higher rent) in this model of leasing.If you charge them a higher upfront option fee, it will demonstrate that the buyer is committed reduce the likelihood of default.

Anybody have insights on NC investing areas?