Solar is what appraisers call value in use, unless the appraiser is drinking too much kool-aid, or developing an appraisal of cost, not market value.

I still look around Charlotte, but think I will focus at first in the outer cities (Cary, Wadesboro, etc.) as the deals have a higher capex and less capital up front. 

In todays market, and in the particular niche that we focus on which is class B stabilized multifamily with value add fundamentals, an enticing deal for investors is one where they can expect to nearly double their investment in 5 years and get cash flow  (8-10% yearly avg) from day one. 

I specialize in the management side and show people how to manage themselves and my husband, a house hacker since 1999 focuses on maintenance and finding properties.

I am located in Parker, CO (just South of Denver) and have focused my search to Colorado Springs as the market is somewhat more affordable than Denver, it is within driving distance and I have family in the area. 

@Ali Hashemi is right in that rates do not matter right now as much and it isn't what I would focus.

Only other recourse that's worth it IMO is to see if your town has free legal aid for tenants.

So although he's been in real estate for awhile, he has not been involved with holding, which is where focused.

Luckily it was caught, added onto the HUD-1 and I was left with no obligation to it.I've done several Multi family transactions prior to this without the aid of an attorney and was never made aware of this concern. 

I'm an expat newbie investor and  bigger pockets newbie, living oversees in Austria and I am very interested in investing in SFHs between 50-100K in the Columbus, OH area focusing on Buy and Hold (rentals).Currently I am looking to build connections to home-in on interesting opportunities as well as to start building a team local to the area.Looking forward to meeting some of the locals here!