Looking to expand to Raliegh-Durham area (based in NYC).

[Bailey Keefer]

I'm 24 years old, and I just finished my first flip in NJ/NY area. I got a great deal because it was sold from a family member who needed to get out of a situation. 

Now I have saved up capital between my job and this deal to move onto something bigger. I want to move onto multi-family buy and hold deals, and would ideally like to buy multiple houses from an existing portfolio. I like the idea of Raleigh-Durham area because it is drivable from where I currently live (not super close, but my job is completely remote and I can travel wherever, whenever) and because it is a common area that is brought up in REI discussions.

Does anyone have any first hand experience with investing in this area remotely? I'd like some general insight on how the market is, and any tips in general for doing something like this. Any advice on ways to meet people looking to offload multiple properties at once? Any good management companies? 

Thank you in advance!