This middle of the road thing will leave you both wondering if the other is serious.3.

It's criminal when you think of what you get for the decades of taxes already paid & squandered.

Additional exit opportunity when you sell down the road. 

At this point probably just going to go with the only estimate i have so i can get this show on the road.

A 1 to 2 acre lot with 10 houses is very high density for most areas, maybe 0.1 acres per house, plus utility easements and maybe a road.. 

I think it gives you more flexibility down the road and will give you more hands on experience with the NC properties Brian makes a good point as well about the rent control.

They are totally free and provide thorough screening reports, including credit, rental history, and criminal background.

Kirtan Patel from KPPB in Atlanta is very experienced (not sure how far Milton is from there) - and no, I don't have any affiliation, but my best friend from college is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta and recently pointed me towards Kirtan as he knows ongoing developments, multi-units, etc.

@Matt Hanson thanks, I have been looking into a 4 unit just down the road from me once my year is up here. 

If I purchase an investment property prior to purchasing a primary residence can I still benefit from First Time Home Owner programs later down the road?