If you feel like the neighborhood is too sketch for them, put an extra car in the driveway so people think its occupied.

Do you feel like anything else can explain this vacancy?

While people will likely be on their best behavior since they're trying to impress you, you'll still be able to get a feeling for how they'll be as a tenant.

I really think im having a problem evaluating property because i feel like its not somewhere i would love to live myself.. does that make sense?

I feel pretty confident you can do it on your own.Get with Sarah as she runs a similar kinds of business.

I've gotten good results with both, but I definitely feel a lot safer recommending that my clients get started with Facebook ads rather than Google ads.

If you want to run through any scenarios feel free to reach out. 

That will give you more of a current feel besides a PM

I was looking to purchase a beach house some where in North Carolina so I could be close to my home base of Charlotte, NC and not feel like when I returned, I would need a vacation from my vacation..

If there is enough equity at the 6 month mark you could do it then but there may not be much of a tangible benefit unless there is a PITI savings.If you are able to do some renovation in the first (6) months it might be possible to do it on the 6th month mark based on a higher renovation ARV.If you have any specific questions feel free to message me or reach out I am always happy to help and talk REI.