Regarding investing, you can achieve the 1% rule or better and BRRRR with a low barrier entry in cities like Burlington, Mebane, and Greensboro. 

As rates climb more buyers get priced out in the entry level market thus coupled with population growth really pushes the needle up on rental rates. 

And I think that we're going to extend the deck over the uncovered patio area (we're replacing the deck at the same time we're doing the apartment rehab) so both entries will be covered.Thank you so much for all of the great ideas, I really appreciate it and I'll let you know how it turns out.

The one we are listing is a “entry level” 2 family in Leominster, a market with very low MF inventory, so we’re taking our chances this weekend.

Laws differ from state to state, but I would go through the process of 7 day eviction, Forcible entry and detainer and abandoned property( They'll have 7 days to contact you).

@Dave Meyer what is an entry level investment you would recommend for around $5k- $7k?

I've also collected rent in a bar, a casino, the entry gate of a refinery and in a restaurant. 

I am looking for a part-time job, but would much rather work for dirt cheap with a purpose than to simply make extra money.I'm an accountant by trade (my day job is the head of an accounting dept for an HOA management firm), but I'm willing to do even the most basic manual labor on the weekends for an opportunity to get my hands dirty with a BRRRR or flip, do any data entry/calculations/etc., or whatever is needed to be of service.

The room is in the entry hallway, and has a large opening (it's not a closed off room now, just a large opening from the hallway, if that makes sense)My question- for this to be considered a bedroom, do I need to have the room framed in and a door added, or can I do something nice, but not permanent to section it off?

CMHC can be considered "dead" money" but point of entry is lower which keeps more cash in hand.I'll send you DM to discuss further.