I'd bet to say some of the best because costs to buy is lower than Charlotte or Raleigh, while rents are steady and increasing.

Hi everyone.
I have a new tenant moving in soon. They come from another province. To practice social distancing, I prefer to not meet them in person. Any ideas or tips on how to do an effective inspection when the te...

If you knew that a particular horse would win the race... would you place a bet on that horse?

A corporate guaranteed lease is your best bet.

Don't underestimate communicating with neighbors, physical signs at the property, Craigslist (and other non-syndicated online marketplaces).

You are betting on the business doing well, so a lot more goes into screening prospective tenants. 

And you can bet there will be many that feel the same way.I flew to Maui 8 months after 9/11 and tourism numbers were still very low and hotels were significantly affected.  

That's your best bet for finding locals who know the area.

I spent 10 weeks doing these gaaadamn boring agent classes to bet my license, and then after some research and a LOT of complaints from investors turned agents, they regretted getting their licenses.Legal or not?

Something I did not mention in the original post was setting up a lease, my guess is that the best bet is to find a boiler plate for the state you reside and then consult with a lawyer to custom fit it to your needs?