I was speaking with a man who has a long history in lending and working for a bank, and he was poking some holes in an investment strategy I was formulating.

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.

Very long winded, but again not exactly sure how to ask this question.

How long have you factored open occupancies? 

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

I am interested in buying a long-term turnkey property in a nice area (I live in San Diego so this property would have to be out of state).

IT seems they have been around for a while, but not that long. 

Both options have pros and cons, and the right choice depends on your lifestyle, experience, and long-term goals.

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