Networking with local real estate meetups in Raleigh or surrounding areas could also help you find leads directly from other investors.

Yes, 401(k) plans, IRAs, SEP-IRAs and all other kinds of retirement plans are still the backbone of your wealth accumulation, especially if they are self-directed.

@Blake Kirby You're in a great position and you'll get lots of feedback here that can help you decide your direction.

Instead, try reaching out to regional insurance adjusters or property claims departments directly.

It's really impossible to give you a direct answer on your question without knowing a lot more about your plans. 

Would it be better to start with SFHs or dive directly into multifamily?

Besides directly contacting the employer, this is now the only way I feel comfortable verifying income—especially since pay stubs and bank statements are frequently being altered these days.

My friend stepped in, struck a deal, and got the property at a fantastic price.Targeting Heirs Directly: Probate attorneys are great, but another angle is reaching out to heirs directly.

If you buy in a market that does not yet have rules on STRs, they will someday and you don't know what direction they will go.

Again, thank you for being direct.