Assess economic indicators, focusing on job growth and major employers. 

People there almost always buy more house than they need, no one is looking to economize. 

Having $200k and trying to get over a 50% return to start in this economic environment is going to be extremely challenging but even more riskyBesides replacing income look to other areas where you can reduce costs

These markets are very large in NC (comparable and larger than Fayetteville) providing for great economics as well as a more diverse employment base.Doing a renovation is not as intimidating if you have the right team that can provide you comfort with before-and-after's of other projects they've done, plus accurate $s surrounding those projects.

Since they wouldn't answer my call, I texted back why and the response was "economics didn't work." 

These investors are typically large financial institutions looking for safe, predictable returns, such as pension funds, insurance companies, and banks.Key concepts to understand in economics and finance are risk and reward.

I feel sorry for so many investors of big hedge funds run by well educated and licensed financial managers, who invest their client's money in a million-dollar per home Ponzi schemes, with another 2008 housing crisis in making.  

No population growth, no economic surge and rents have stayed flat.

I'd recommend markets where you can find cash flowing properties, population & economic growth that will lead to long term appreciation. 

It's advisable to conduct thorough due diligence by visiting the area, speaking with local experts, and evaluating economic indicators to confirm the high demand and growth potential.I can provide you with more information on rates if you message me directly, or connect you with any one of these information sources.