I am also interested in the mobile home sector of the business, as well as wholesaling. 

My thought is to target this latter sector wherein families new to the region would search for rental houses.

Can anyone with recent experience in NC share their expertise?  

.)- Median Rents by Number of Bedrooms- Unemployment Rate- Employment Sectors Percentages- Number of Building Permits Issued- Foreclosure Rate- School Ratings- Crime StatisticsWhen you consider all the variables listed above you will be better able to judge a locations tenant quality.Also take into consideration the direction in which each of these market indicators are trending.

Or they change sectors to something more recession resistant like student housing, self storage, or distribution facilities. 

Aside from providing value to the mentors in return for their expertise, One option (not the only one) is to find a trusted expert and simply pay to have them "look over your shoulder" when analyzing comps, running numbers in general, and even getting a team together.

Not only for their knowledge and expertise, but also for the credibility they bring to your team.This is true not just for credibility with passive Investors, but also for gaining credibility with Brokers, Lenders, Property Managers, and others whom you need to be successful.

Thank you both for sharing your journeys & expertise.

At the same time I took elective courses on Corporate Finance and Principles of Macro/micro economics in my University in order to understand more about financial, and economic factors that affect the real estate sector.

Both my loan doctor and worthy bonds seem similar, just different sector of the market. anyone know how my loan doctor's interest is compounded?