I am not in North Carolina, but I am in 11 other markets and would be happy to chat to answer any questions.

Quote from @Francisco Milan: These really do not do much these days for people finding most of the listing online; however, you need to be sure that you put one out because any lead is a lead to put in your database to market to. 

I work specifically with investors and market for run-down properties that I am able to offer to investors I work with exclusively, on top of the properties that are available on the MLS.

Quote from @Bud Meacham: The market is very competative in California.

Quote from @Shayan Sameer: Quote from @Samuel Diouf: Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're looking for appreciation markets that still have cashflowing deals under $200k.

I have found a good market and have built a good team thus far and I'm ready for my first flip.

Then they will start the process over.As for finding a market. 

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

Logan county has the highest price per square foot new build in our market right now almost $400 per square foot.

Buy on market, nothing wrong with that.