The agent in Columbus was encouraging of buying long term rentals in C neighborhoods while the agent in Raleigh was promoting short term rentals in B areas in Raleigh and Durham.

They are the gatekeepers, and they are now being much more responsive and looking for buyers.We were contacted by the seller directly on this deal because they knew us, and knew we could transact and not waste their time.

Seller is looking for a sucker.  

Made contact with the seller.

I want long term gains and goals, with the only short term goal, being to pay for my personal mortgage, after all expenses of the rentals are taken care of. 

My dad has a ton of them:) Because we house-hacked, put 20% down, and have stable w-2 income we were able to get a 30 year conventional with a 3-2-1 buydown credit from the seller. 

Where can I look for a good cold call follow up texting scripts or at least some tips on what to say that is short and to the point, but plants the seed of curiosity?

REP status is specifically trying to override this $150k limit, but it's out of your reach, unless you have a spouse who can qualify.Rules for STRs (short-term rentals) are different and do not require REPS. 

Anyhow, it's just part of the game and if you keep your properties in good condition with good tenants...most of the time, you'll come out way ahead so no reason to fear or worry about the short term.

Need more info for what you are trying to accomplish with the question.Long story short is solar on a house is solar on a house.