What this tells me is Raleigh is likely better for long-term, conservative investments due to steady value growth.

If all three units are on long-term leases that don't expire soon, you'll likely exclude many potential buyers. 

Flipping, renting, or sitting tight for long-term appreciation-there is potential for anyone willing to do the work.

This e-mail thread is just one example of how long it takes to get a response from NBPC.”

Just be willing and prepared to make it a long-term investment to get you mentally and financially through any bumps in the market going forward.Good luck! 

Make a long list of all the lessons you have learned.

Let's look at each:MATERIALSMaterials are actually the easier of the two to understand & monitor - as long as there's a decent amount of transparency about the materials needed. - Once an owner knows what materials are being used, they can then check pricing at Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. - Some materials for bigger jobs, like concrete, are harder to check pricing on.

If I, as a single investor, can make my payment all at once, why on earth does the RADD Inner Circle need 10 weeks (EDIT) AFTER an already three-month-long process to this point? 

I am extremely familiar with the area, I know that it can rent long term, and it is perfect for my family's current needs.

@Ajay Bodas There is no formal timeline in section 1031 that says how long you have to hold the property before changing the titleholder.