:)@Kimberly Scott Any chance you could put down some roots in the Triangle area? 

Would that in any way be a red flag to my lender or the seller/selling agent?

Most people could conduct a title search in 30 minutes which confirms this transaction is free of red flags.

I grew up in Red Bud, IL and went to SIUE.There are certainly deals to be had in IL, you just have to factor in higher taxes and some of the muni's have crazy occupancy permitting.

This RED industry is fraught with peril when you know what your doing, otherwise without experience, your bound to make major deposits in the "experience" bank account, i.e. losing money. 

Good luck in red stick country!    

Anderson isn't the most desirable place but close to Redding.

Our last year we spent narrowing down locations and spending time in those we were considering putting down roots. 

I might have red this on one of the BiggerPockets book...

You're profiting off folks who are taking a bath even when real estate is red hot.