Looking to make my first purchase in NC. Any advice?

[Elijah Householder]

Hello all, 

I have been saving for about a year now and am finally in a solid position to buy my first property. I have always planned to house hack my first property in California (Where I live) but I am starting to really like the idea of purchasing a SFH out of state and in NC specifically. After a little research it seems like a growing area and the company I work for actually has a branch there. Although I do not plan to move I can always go there for a bit at a time and still work if need be.

I am looking for ANY advice you all may have since you are the pros!! I will be going to Tennessee in about two weeks to check out the RE there and hope to visit NC in the next month or two. This will be my first property and want to do everything I can to get prepared and make the best decision possible. I am currently looking in Charlotte because that is where the company I work for is located but am totally open to any other areas in a reasonable distance. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Whether it be advice on NC, Charlotte, buying a first property, how to meet people there. I need all help I can get:)

Best,

Elijah