Where in Chapel Hill, NC Area to purchase house-hack???

[Connor Bath]

Hi, 

I am completing a grad program at UNC-Chapel Hill and have some free time daily. I am looking for a deal to put a little TLC while living there next year and then rent out after my program is finished. I am new to the Chapel Hill area, so I am open to advice, but it seems like the Mebane, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro areas are attainable at a low price. Maybe even the outskirts of Durham? I have completed one house hack before, but I am new to the area and am looking for any advice/contacts that could point me in the right direction in terms of neighborhoods with strong appreciation in the future. I have enough for a 5% DP and a friend who can co-sign looking to stay under 300k before repairs. 

Lmk if anyone has any advice or experience in the area!