I had a couple of people suggest to me to sell my appreciating Bay Area SFH so I could acquire more "doors" and theoretically "cash flow" more with OOS properties.

@Ambica Pilli - I'm not a multifamily investor in NC, but I would suggest you look at the active listings in the area on loopnet.com and see who are the active brokers.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Pursuing a SFR in the fashion I mentioned above would be more amicable, but this depends on your ability to enter.   

I would suggest having a project manager on each flip, having contractors report back to you knowing that you are out of state is very challenging.

I’m interested in learning about buying and holding long term rental properties.But I’m in a really messed up situation right now and looking for suggestions what would be the best approach to my situation in order to scale quickly. 

I am looking to buy a multifamily in Jersey City for STR, any suggestions, what area will be good for STR and weather number make sense at this time.

I would suggest having an attorney at a minimum review any lease you create. 

And there are a couple of folks in town who are suggesting using installment contracts as workaround, as well.

I also suggest a drive-by so they are not unpleasantly surprised by the neighborhood when they to the showing, and just keep on driving by anonymously as I wait outside.