Off-market deals are the best way to secure a low purchase price, however, finding off-market deals can take some persistence (and luck) Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

North Carolina is a great place to invest.

With a 3-year decontrol period, I could transition the property to full market rate by mid-2029. 

You state that everything is equal but are concerned that not everything is equal...It's very possible to see a price spread like that even with comparable coverage but it's also vitally important you work with someone that has your back to make sure you understand your coverage before you'd have to use it.  

There are a million and 1 software programs out there.

In principal it sounds good but I am not sure how it is better unless it eliminates a large deposit.

If you hover over the forums, click on the events and meetups tab and search for a meetup in your local area.

The Cincinnati market is a great market.

We’re in the process of building and plan to do a MTR, we find it to be a happy middle ground where there’s less turnaround but can still charge more than LTR.

I've tried Rabbu a few times, tinkered with BNB Calc.