Why not talk to a local agent or 5 and see what they think?

Contacted local DSCR loan officer and was told the best rates would be 7.325% with 30% down and that’s with two points.

It was not producing a return that justified the effort and this was a purchase made prior to the recent rate hikes and the crazy appreciation from 2012 to 2022 (so its return was better than if the property was purchased today).I do believe a local investor should do better than an OOS investor, but it starts with accurate/realistic under writing.  

Here are some tips to help you make an informed decision:Research the Market Before Making a DecisionIt is important to research the local real estate market before investing in a property.

Find out about investment meetups and groups in your local area, and find out if there are any players that bring in partners.

absolutely there are things that are specific to your area that he would recommend to attend your local reia but over all he give a immense amount of info from day one to the end so to speak.  

Just another “illegal taking” my your local government.

Just search for that term, get plugged into local real estate groups in your area, and seek out training or an instructor on that subject.  

Unlike some states, North Carolina does not impose a state property tax, leaving the determination of tax rates to local governments.

I have develop my own strategy locally :) for hyper active investment lolnothing wrong with Wisconsin , it is just has been a good run with mission accomplished