I personally do semi-professional photography as a side job/hobby, and from what I've seen looking throughout local listings, there is some terrible photos on most of these listings that immediately deters me from wanting to look at them.I imagine that with outstanding photos (That are properly staged, and well lit... )you would be able to attract a higher level of tenant/buyer to look at your property.

Whatever you do, don't take the lenders forced placed insurance, terrible idea.

Some title companies have terrible communication. 

Apparently there is a terrible sewage back up in the basement and it's going to cost $4k to remedy.

They could both be terrible or amazing, just don't know until your able to tour it and see what else would need repairing.

Thorough transit system, more affordable areas than NYC, not terrible if you own a car.

I just see a lot of people on here saying their lease will cover it, but I’ve met some pretty terrible people who just don’t care.

Just note that unlike single member LLCs, it's generally a terrible idea to DIY a multi-member LLC. 

If market rent range is 2500--2800 and someone is paying 500 then the landlord is making a terrible decision and ultimately won't even be thought of as "fair" even if they only raise it to $1000. 

If you are into lakes I'd recommend up near Lake Norman, but if you were working in Ballantyne, that would be a terrible commute.