Hi Mathew,We live in Greensboro, which area of Greensboro is the house located in?

Usually an issue if older door is salvaged and new locks are installed that don't quite match up with the old door strike plate location.

Most sellers are looking for 70-90% of the legal payoff nowadays no matter where the property is located, which in many cases is well above the unpaid balance. 

The property is located in a prime growing area in northern Alabama.

Especially for things like population growth/decline, economic trends etc.And what things do you recommend checking when trying to decide whether a location is a good place to invest.

What state is the property located in? 

I'm primarily Texas and Arizona with interest in Huntsville with it as a central hub location for that part of the country.

*the only reason I am not pursuing is because the home is located directly across from my current investment property and I'm looking to diversify my investment locations. 

If you buy in a prime location with desirable amenities, you’re setting yourself up for steady income and long-term growth.

I agree with Collin.The Smokies do have a lot of competition, so you need to have a view, decent location, good to great amenities etc to stand out.We have a 6-bedroom cabin there, but I imagine a 3 to 4 bedroom would be in the sweet spot of not too big or not too small.