I believe we are in real danger of being overly regulated like Denver which will shut many investors and STR owners down so I'm asking any stake holder to keep an eye out and plan to attend the council meeting when it's announced and speak in favor of STR's. 

We then have our eyes set on buy and hold properties primarily and possibly flipping properties or being in the industry in other ways (agent/contracting).

For example, I believe you personally can not be involved in the rehab if it is an IRA investment, nor can you manage it. 

In general, you can choose to address all of the major/critical items that involve safety and/or potential code violations.   

Also, I guess that lots of you have maid market visits like this so if you have any suggestions of “must do” action items for an out of state real estate investor that would be great.Scheduled Plans Meet with local connection (friend REI) – general discussion over locations, economy, having a good time and meeting other people.Meet with Agent – first Face to Face meeting + attend showing of researched property at that timeMeet with PM – first Face to Face meeting, meet the team, see previous work available for rent, request to meet other professionals in the industryAttend local REIA meetings (I looked at the local REIA and they have 3 meetings on that week.)Personal time - drive through Concord + Gastonia (secondary markets except Charlotte city) main locations and get an eye view of “lower condition” propertiesAppreciate your comments.Thank, Guy

I draft docs, and Patton is good for most, but had issues involving a buying or selling trusts. 

Looking the people responsible for your investment in the eye is still one of the best ways to suss out the real providers from those who will be gone in a year, taking your cash with them.

You can get a lot of good advice on BP and from other investors, but I would view it with a critical eye to validate it.  

Looking back, I wouldn’t even blink an eye now at the issues that almost derailed our venture into buy and hold rentals.  

You could contact county offices that make past due property tax properties and contact the existing owners that might be involved in a tax due auction sale and contact the current homeowners and see if they are interested in selling their homes and keep them current with property tax collection firm.Good luck to you!