Check with a knowledgeable CPA about your tax exposure.Good Investing...

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. 

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.

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.

You also want them to explain which parts are working fine so that you know they checked all the sensors, blower capacitor, blower motor, exhaust motor, and burner. 

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.