As far as cost, check the natural gas vs electric charges in your area. 

I have been a long term landlord but have never dealt with insurance companies or contactors (lucky me).There was a natural disaster to my rental home in Texas and the insurance company came out with the adjuster and gave me the amount they think that will cover the damage.All 3 bidding contractors said the amount is too low and if they get the contract, they will put in supplemental claim later on.

The property has walking access to local parks with playground as well as nature walks.

Over the past five years, I’ve been obsessively learning about real estate and financial investing in order to become a homeowner myself, which naturally led me to get my license.I hope to serve international buyers, investors, and expatriates from Europe, North Africa, French-speaking Africa, and the Middle East who are interested in opportunities in Hawaiʻi.

Has stopped countless scammers - but probably turned off a few good natured people.

I see some conventional lenders like The Loan Store that will do a DSCR and allow the property to be vested in the LLC's name, but they want the borrower to be the natural person and not the LLC.

When high interest rates and low inventory make buying a home more difficult, the pool of renters naturally grows.

Raleigh is a strong market with consistent population and job growth, which makes it a great base for both rentals and flips.Since you’ve already got experience with single-family rentals, transitioning into fix and flips is a natural next step.

I got started naturally by renting out my home in Raleigh, NC when I moved to Virginia last year and just recently purchased a duplex in Danville, VA.  

Windows and doors: To provide natural light and ventilation, you will need to add windows and doors to the garage.