If you’re looking for multifamily deals in NC, try connecting with local commercial brokers who specialize in multifamily properties—they often have access to off-market deals.

What I’m discovering is that just because a town allows STRs doesn’t mean the local laws make them operationally feasible unless you meet very specific criteria.For example, in Highland Lakes, access to the lake requires private membership, and it’s unclear if STR guests can use it.

In the Parlor floor we added a large-ish kitchen with electric oven and cooktop that goes to the sub-panel that belongs to the Parlor floor, making it a nice 800ft 1 bedroom apt, with access to a shared backyard.   

@Michael Baum I should have clarified in the initial post- Access to capital isn't the issues, but we did struggle when we attempted to do a traditional refinance.

Would it be a good idea to refinance and get access to that equity, or don’t and keep the favorable interest rate?

The question is not whether a guest wants your Netflix, but how they can access their Netflix. 

Received access to mortgage portal to ensure all payments are made (including escrow).Anything else here I should do or not do if acquiring for the long-term?

I live overseas and don't have ready access to a local market to research, understand, and invest on my own.

Often times, if title notices there is no obvious access, they will note that as an exception on Schedule B. 

One of the potential advantages of property managers is access to the vendors they use.