It's a different animal.

We tell them we specifically publish our criteria because we do not want people who don't meet it to apply.QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL- Have at least 3 times the rent in gross income and 2.5 times the rent in net income in verifiable, reliable income (exception Military with BAH or HUD voucher)- Have no more than 2 occupants/bedroom- Not owe any money to a previous landlord- Not have any recent evictions- Have no aggressive breed animal- Not have any unpaid utilities or car payments reported on the credit report or court records- Not have been convicted of any crimes against people or property- Not have been convicted of any drug manufacturing or distribution charges

You need to know the answers to questions such as  - do you accept comfort animals?  

Building new construction is a very different animal and should you go that way I encourage you to build a great team.

mobile homes stay on the steel frame and are a completely different animal.  

Condo's can also be a different animal since the complex and HOAs come into play.

Hi Darius - I'm in the Triangle market which shares a lot of growth characteristics with the Charlotte market so I'll chime in with an opinion, which is to start simple by staying local and focus on workforce housing in your market, in those communities that are within commuting range to Charlotte and to other major employers in your area.

Saying "floats" I'm getting the idea that you aren't talking about a houseboat but floating homes, cabin style or bungalows built on a floating platform, different animal. ?????

if at all (negative gearing is still popular here for mom & dad investors who get their advice from non-investor financial "experts")Christchurch is another animal, with the rebuild going on the market for rentals for contractors is red hot!

I also developed a wish list as to the characteristics of the name - have meaning for me, have meaning for my renters, end in "properties", it could not be confused with other areas or businesses, it could not be tied to my current location (Denver), it needed to allow for expansion and change and a few more.