Jacksonville, NC has a decent supply of turnkey rentals that meet the 1% rule.

If they move they will be paying market rent, plus the day(s) off work and/or loss of weekends to pack and move, plus the time finding a new place, plus coming up with a new deposit, plus changing over their mailing address at dozens of businesses, plus moving supplies, plus buying friends pizza and beer to help move, etc.The point should be clear:  Market rent is market rent.  

Supply and demand.

I’d argue that housing is maintaining prices due to the unusual, but consistent pressure on supply and demand.

If the data is accurate, your reports will supply you with the necessary facts to make the right investment decisions.When inputting data, numerous assumptions must be made.

Makes it easy for both of you if you don't mind paying a little extra to shop at home depot instead of supply houses.

Start with the total annual rent collected and subtract the annual amount you actually spent for all of the following:mortgage interest expense,repairs, cleaning, maintenance,legal services, hazard insurance, property management, HOA fees, postage, advertising, supplies,and any other property related expense you paid for during the year.  

Supply is low in SoCal for entry-level homes.

We have the knowledge, resources, and time to do most light remodeling ourselves, but we also seem to be buying at a pretty bad time (low home supply in our general area). 

Is a HELOC a good choice in today's market with such few supply and greater demand. the buyers with cash offers are usually the winning bidsWould probably give you a quicker transaction and more leverage when negotiating The money is available only when you need it.It has great flexibility and light fees but can only do 20 year which makes payments higher and your cash flow per unit way lower.