We are a couple looking to potentially invest out of state for STRs to offset our W-2 income, and are wondering if Durham or Raleigh area is a good market for short term rentals? 

I wonder if there is a way to insert some sort of subliminal message inside our photos and/or text to encourage folks to book direct?   

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However, I'm doing a lot remotely (have to keep the full time job as well) so I'm wondering if I can take photos (or use listing photos) and some measurements to send it to an interior designer to get a design idea and send that to a GC prior to going under contract to get a rehab cost. 

I've not been in a career field that has developed any skills I'll be utilizing in this so I'm wondering, would it be a good idea to get a real estate license?

Let's say I've done 2-4 successful BRRRRs and would like to acquire a FHA/FHA203K loan without a W-2 job.

I am based in California but looking to invest in out-of-state rental properties to take advantage of better cash flow and more favorable price-to-rent ratios.Right now, I am particularly interested in :Markets with strong demandProperties under 80k-125K (single family or small multi-family)Areas with steady job growth and landlord-friendly regulationsMy background • I am a military veteran.

I would rather own fewer debt free properties than a larger highly leveraged portfolio.I earn enough from my w-2 job (that I don't plan leaving anytime soon) to finance future deals. 

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