Hah well you did say your neighbor's near Biltmore.
My one tip on deer hunting to the general populace is, if you're planning out your week, and you're a newer hunter, dedicate one big chunk of time to hunting, rather than several smaller chunks. I learned a lot quicker with one full day of hunting/scouting a week, rather that trying to pop out after work multiple days.
My one tip for you, specifically, though, is to apply for the permit hunt at DuPont. Permit applications close the end of July I think. If you don't mind hikers being in the general vicinity, DuPont's the easiest bit of public land in WNC to kill a deer on.