Focus on strategies that align with your needs, like turnkey properties, build-to-rent options, or small multifamily buildings, especially if you prefer less hands-on management.

I'd be happy to discuss whether or not this would be right for you if you're interested in a lower-interest option vs. a HELOC. 

Raleigh/Cary is definitely competitive..it's a booming market, but your $30K in cash gives you some solid options, especially for a BRRRR strategy.If you're looking for slightly lower-cost entry points, here are a few markets to consider:Greensboro, NC: Staying within your home state, Greensboro offers a more affordable market compared to Raleigh.

Since we just got the certificate of of occupancy literally two weeks ago,  we are looking all options to maximize return on investment. 

Cash out refinances are also an option it just depends what debt you have currently and if it makes sense to pull that out.

I found Stessa and Digb to be the best options for organizing real estate portfolio and taxes, cheaper, and real estate focused.   

Then, we would move on to another house and repeat, either keeping the former house as a rental, or selling it on a lease with option to buy arrangement.

The owner has taken it off market and I'm just trying to explore my options of selling it off market for a deeply discounted price.  

At this time the interest rates may make keeping your existing home a better option than times when rates have not risen as substantially.  

Hi Allen, that’s an exciting position to be in—$500k gives you a lot of options!