We find win-win solutions that lead to profitable deals by getting to know each other, figuring out pain points, and using our negotiating power.

When managing one of my mother’s properties, I went though sheer hell with one of her tenants to get her evicted for nonpayment of rent, while also dealing with my mom’s failing health with dementia.  

One particular pain point investors find is selling or refinancing one property out of the bundle.

Here's a very small pros and cons list I've made for the area:Pros:Potential for Appreciation: Rapid growth and development can lead to property value increases.Stable Rental Demand: Proximity to Raleigh and economic opportunities ensure a steady stream of potential renters.Desirable Location: Good schools, amenities, and quality of life attract families and professionals.Cons:Market Competition: Increased demand can lead to higher property prices and competition among buyers.Out-of-State Management: Managing a property remotely can be challenging without a trustworthy local team.Economic Dependence: The area’s growth is closely tied to the economic health of Raleigh and the Research Triangle.

I recently spoke to a property management firm that told me their clients don't experience any pain with financials or taxes Jan - April. 

They can be a bit of a pain since your have to have a licensed GC on the rehab and have to deal with some other process/compliance stuff, but they will be a conventional mortgage that can fund both the purchase and the rehab all at once (very similar to an FHA 203k).

Pain is a great teacher.  

Anyone ever consider advertising rental discounts to First Responders, health care workers and/teachers?

if you were worried about them trying to take money from you, then you should have been smart and put a meter on their water pump after you told them to flush it out or whatever so that you can gauge how much extra you cost them and then take that off the rent and then there's no discrepancies. it was completely due to your negligence that caused them an inconvenience and a health hazard. not sure we're all these other landlords get off assuming these are just cash grabbing freeloaders when they didn't do anything except do their part and move into a place and pay rent.so you can benefit from them doing so.

Aloha Dirk,  Like in most places,  Hawaii has a mix bag of contractors from really good reasonably  priced ones to dirt cheap shady ones that do shoddy work that could lead to fire (bad electrical work) or health issues (mold) for tenants.