I've found spraying isn't really a time/money saver on most of my projects because so much time and materials goes into masking.

The second building the previous owners failed to disclose (They said they had no clue) that the plumbing needed to be completely relaid as the material chosen for the pipes was of very poor quality and was prone to bursting.

Satin or semi-glossy for rentals.Regardless of what you think you'll be able to cover, you'll need tools and you'll waste a lot of materials.

Materials are rising and there is a real shortage of contractors to do the work.

Material 1.60 a foot looks rich.

It ended up that I provided 100% of the capital, managed the subs, did the interior design, sourced all of the materials, dealt with the inspectors and ended up doing a ton of labor including painting, drywall and tile.

I've read a ton of material and watched tons of videos on flipping.

Has anyone worked with this material for counters? 

I only recently began really detailing my numbers and micro-managing subs, materials, cost. 

Not knowing exactly what sort of amenities and vibe you want, here are a few family friendly options that come to mind:There are many new planned communities that have popped up in places near Raleigh like Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs which offer good value but lots can be quite small, you may have to endure construction noise, trucks, etc. and residents are from all over so that community feel may not have yet materialized.