When I move to NC, I want to buy a single family home for a long haul.

@Gray Dyer- seller will pay realtor costs in most  cases  ...if you are  trying to shave the price  down  due to  avoiding commissions - you likely wont  save  very much  Over the long haul .   

We've tried to have them hauled off, but we can't even do that without a title.

Toying if I really need an LLC or partner with a citizen and start a new LLC? 

I like to buy toys/equiptment/boats ect for great deals and use them for a few months and sell them for good money.

You’ve got to attract investors who believe in your mission, understand the risks, and are down for the long haul.

Your spirit changes when you're not chained to a payment (not to mention your DTI).Get a functional beast that gets you from a to b while while hauling what you need and be free, Chris!

Over the long haul in my market I expect rents to rise in line with inflation which I expect to be in the 1-3% range per year.

You will need a minimum of a 3/4 ton truck to pull them , I would get a dump trailer dual axel  12,000 lb capable of moving the equipment , also used for hauling . you will need DOT numbers on the truck since you are over 10,000 lbs combined gross vehicle weight , and a DOT physical for the driver .

You might feel like you're making a lot of progress with 80k houses but over the long haul you'll make more with more reasonably priced homes. 150-250k in the Houston market.