Not a home run, but we're in the black.

Tenant base in Cartersville / Acworth is going to be different than tenant base in Forest Park / Conley.2) In all honesty, if the 1% rule for a LTR is a hard requirement for you then I would suggest a different market in the midwest.

My goal is to use my time in college to set a strong foundation so that by the time I graduate, I’ll already be well on my way to developing properties and creating generational wealth especially in Black communities. 

You have a far better odds at betting on red or black at the roulette table. 

Local lenders familiar with vacation markets can often use STR comps or AirDNA to support the file.New Construction Adds Inventory for DSCR Plays: New builds in Carolina Forest, Conway, and Little River are creating opportunities for investors to finance with DSCR from day one — especially if they’re purchasing with tenants or STR setups in place.Out-of-State Demand Keeps the Market Liquid: With many buyers from the Northeast and Midwest, Myrtle Beach properties are trading fast — but well-priced DSCR-eligible deals are still available, especially off the beachfront.💡 Investor Takeaway: In a market where gross rents can outpace monthly payments, Myrtle Beach offers a rare advantage — you don’t need to over-leverage to make the numbers work.

Demand exists, especially during local events, but growth is slower and it is further than ideal from RTP/Airport/Downtown.What I Like: Wake Forest is growing pretty quickly in population and house prices.

If I sign up for Karate lessons I'd like the dude teaching me to be a black belt. 

A blanket approach to area appreciation due to where things are currently at is too black and white in the big picture. 

An LLC can help with liability protection as you grow, and a trust is more for estate planning later.If you're aiming for 3 rentals this year, using leverage like DSCR loans can help you scale faster without draining your savings.

That curiosity and hunger to learn will take you far.One piece of advice I wish more beginners heard is this: not everything in this space is black and white.