Investing into Raleigh NC area - any words of caution?

[Pavel Gritsai]

I am considering purchasing a first buy-and-hold rental in Raleigh NC, as I feel there is a great potential and current trajectory of the market in the area. Looking for a SFH in a budget of under 300k.

Wanted to ask if anyone is familiar with Raleigh (as I am out of state), which suburbs/neighborhoods are to be avoided? 

Will be grateful for any other advice as well.

[Nadia Bareisha]

Real estate agent here working with investors in the Triangle (Raleigh,Durham, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Rolesville etc). SFH in a class A-B areas (good schools, decent commute location) are going for closer to $400K and renting around $2000. Very minimal cashflow left in Raleigh and surrounding towns. Townhomes are your only option under $300K, but take into consideration HOA fees and lower rental rates on those. Please feel free to reach out, I connect and work with out of state investors all the time.