Partner with a builder and split the final sales price based on value difference before and after the buildingLower the price enough to not lose the property when the balloon comes due?

What if a different property is sold; can the loss carryforward from property A somehow offset a capital gain on property B? 

Are you going to stick with out of state flips or take a different route for your next project?

The best thing you can do is drive around at different times of the day and during the week to check it out. 

Overall I know I secured many bookings because I was one of the few whole house listings allowing pets in my market... it made a difference.

@Matt Roth for mailers there are various list providers that provide different filtering options, absentee owner, by county, state, type/size/class of building etc. 

I am open to many different ideas and opportunities, ultimately I just want a peaceful getaway in the Offseason but a place where for the other ten months of the year could be income generating.

Everyone is different though- I heard Louisville KY is a great place to buy rental properties, especially for people starting out.

Perhaps I should consider the same state, just a different city?

I am looking to reinvest in a different market after selling my rental in SF, CA and I am very interested in the NC market.