as I dont like fully levered real estate there is no exit other than stroking a check if you have to exit in a few years. 

Last I checked his listing, he has no bookings yet for February.Don't underestimate the value of a property manager. 

Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

check your local laws about gates and alarms.

Check out the monthly average for MTR, I am pretty sure it will be close to $3500 net after airbnb fees and taxes.

ProofNow you double check everything on your own.You learn more about remodeling and construction on your own and learn from the contractors.Get multiple estimates in the beginning until you develop a trustworthy relationship with a contractor.Here's a link to NC contractor licensing.

I'm heading to Troy this weekend to explore since it's been a few years since I've been there, I'd love to hear what neighborhoods I should check out and why.

The disadvantage is you're not close enough to check on the properties.

I am in the midst of some renovations on a new 5 unit building to bring the total to 25 units which is taking up some time, and I don’t do online photo check deposits so I do have to go to my bank branch come the first of the month a few times to deposit rent checks which takes a little time, but if you’re tech savvy you could do all that from home in about 5 minutes.

Hi Syed, my recommendation is for you to check the midwest market.