However, if you're looking to scale your portfolio or take a more hands-off approach, an STR manager might just be your new best friend, handling the complexities of running a hospitality business while you collect the checks each month. 

I love a good visual.

We care a little bit about your W2 income on the commercial side, but not a lot.If you make $100k/yr and have $400k in your checking account, we're also not going to question it on the commercial side.

Cary area is way too costly for me but I am open for Winston, Greensboro, Asheboro, Garner etc but I don't have deep insights there.So far I am relying on Zillow, Redfin only to find properties so also wanted to check what are other reliable local / online MLS sources to look for prospective properties.Lastly, i would love to ask questions, learn and progress with seniors  here.

I check prospective tenants' references, their employer, and take a quick look at their car.

Happy to help with a little more detail.Ideally the property would be fully turnkey, but if its a good deal and the property needs a little work meaning a visual touch up like painting, decorating, or basic woodwork like some shelves; I have somebody to help me with that.

If you check recent BP podcasts I swear there was a podcast guest that was building duplexes in Houston within the last week. 

Check out the Events and Meet ups section for events in the Denver area.

I know Ohio in general has gotten extremely popular but I'd recommend checking out Detroit as well.

I'm out of the country 8 months out of the year and more if I didn't feel obligated to check in on stuff and enjoy amazing Seattle summers.