It's the biggest scam in the transactional aspect of real estate.Yes,  I have lived in NC all of my life, but DD with an as is home is ridiculous. 

But IMO if the owner lives in the area, just go knock on their door and see if there is anything that you can do to help them and what their plans are for the property. 

This strategy allows you to potentially make a quick profit without the commitment of having to live in the property for a certain period of time.Alternatively, you could also look into investing in rental properties in different cities where you have connections or where you see potential for growth.

Now, with a new baby in the mix, living through renovations has become quite the challenge.

With the cost of living 9.8% lower than the national average.

Depending on financing, it could cash flow anywhere from "meh" to "I can live with that". 

I still need to truly vet the area to make sure I'm comfortable living there and there are still the closing variables that are still open as of now. 

I just bought my first home this year, which I’ll be living in full time.

I live in Pennsylvania and purchased a STR in Myrtle Beach Area this past fall. 

Examples include owning a single family and renting out a room, or owning a multi family property, living on one floor, and renting out the other