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Thanks Bruce, Definitely learned a few things from this post and really appreciate your honesty. 

I always plan to have 6 months of holding costs available, for after I finish the flip, just in case I missed the market.If a lot of houses are sitting on the market for a long time, (can't sell) I'd definitely avoid it. 

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.

While I definitely think pics of the arcade and popcorn machine are musts, not sure I would make them my first - maybe in the first few.  

Indianapolis and surrounding areas often offer strong rental demand and reasonable property prices, so you’re definitely looking in the right place.For neighborhoods in Indianapolis, I’d suggest checking out areas like Fountain Square, Bates-Hendricks, and Irvington.

Beyond real estate it’s definitely worth checking out.

I’ve never called myself a “deal killer”, but according to your definition, I guess I am.

Yes I would definitely do my own due diligence. 

Perhaps I'm not asking more specific questions about that, but you definitely gave me a title/role that I will look into.