The planning staff should be able to walk you through any options for zoning changes or variances if there's a way to make short-term rentals work in your case.

Get in front of tired landlords, who may offer you a hand up.  

Any of the second tier large cities like Greensboro, Winston Salem, Asheville, Wilmington, and the surrounding areas will have plenty of options.

I’d focus on property types that align with my strategy, leveraging financing options that fit my budget.

Adding extra income streams, like charging for utilities or offering laundry services, can also help improve cash flow.

I'm looking forward to the event and the valuable insights it will offer.

It would cost a lot to get the planning approval and do a complete renovation of the 2 units.Can anyone suggest what would be my options at this point?

One thing to bear in mind is that if you want first crack at a property offered by Networth, you have to finance thru Loans212.

Also, I've always wondered why arbitragers don't negotiate an option to buy upfront?

These areas attract long-term tenants who are willing to pay for quality housing​​.Mixed-Use Properties:Properties that combine residential and commercial spaces offer diversified income streams.