We tried to buy a home that was a fixer but the market here is low on inventory.

Extremely low inventory, and high demand are driving prices on properties sky high. 

MLS inventory is very low in Chatt right now, but there are still off market deals to be found.

If you make a habit of buying and selling too quickly, the IRS could deem you a "developer" and suggest that your property is "inventory" rather than real property held for investment.  

With this being a seller's market and low inventory (not to sure about your market) there are more buyers so it has been really easy for agents to sell these days.

Some markets have plenty of multi-family inventory and picking up a 4 unit would probably be your best option.Please reach out with any questions you have. 

Also, inquiring to the real estate agents/investors in the triangle area about the market and inventory in general there.Thanks everyone in advance!

The market around Indy is crazy right now, With very low inventory and houses getting 30 offers over asking in a few days, Do you see similar things in that area? 

Because inventory is so low right now, going direct to seller may be your smartest move.

Several reasons for this.There is an abundance of inventory available for prices far below what you can build a new property for.Tiny houses are going to dramatically reduce your pool of interested buyers and tenants.Short term rentals work best in vacation destinations with a lot of tourism.