I was thinking that the very thin hard carpet could serve as a sound insulation layer, and just installing click together LVP right over the thin carpet and the thin hard stick on tiles. 

Seeing a wave and catching it can be very beneficial.

We don't do anything like this very often.

Mozeo is a fairly user-friendly software, and very affordable.

Those are very different evaluations for what a RE Investor needs.

Very commonly the resident pays a portion of the rent so your rent increase will affect their budget and their lives. 

If you can get in on a live goal setting all day class with Steve, I think it was one of the best classes I've ever been to. 

For a first time investor, I definitely recommend house hacking for most people as homeowner loans are by far the best in terms of rate and LTV. 

While @Phillip Austin mentioned Raleigh is a higher returns its just very much a appreciation market, you will not find rentals that cashflow, so depending on your goals its a good or bad market.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!