Based on what you said you meet this criteria.

How to Price the Condos: Do a reverse amortization schedule for a 30-year mortgage based on Room Rental Prices in the Area.

That said, I am thinking about Wake Forest, Garner, Apex as frontrunners based on the fact that they are closer to RTP and have generally good schools.

Does anyone have any tips/ advice to help make sure my property will appraise for what I planned on based on my rehab?

I have a 100 unit portfolio based in Louisville and Lexington KY mixed between SFH, and 4-8 unit apts.Biggest help for me was their ability to insure closer to the purchase price instead of replacement cost. the team is great and I’ve been happy with the claims process. 

Spending on expensive upgrades is not the answer to improve your tenant base in this type of area.Keep the homes habitable, clean, and safe. 

Here’s what the list said: Stay at Corporate Job: Consistent paycheckHealthcare$100,000 base payLess pressureQuit Job, Real Estate Full Time: FulfillmentUnlimited earning potentialMake my own scheduleBe my own bossWork from anywhereFocus on building family empireWhen I stepped back and looked at what I was leaving behind, it was crystal clear, I needed to leave my comfort zone.

Is  this based on one of BP's deal analyzers?

Don,Just curious why you think a company based in Las Vegas would be a warning sign ??? 

Based on the questions you are asking I think you need to spend more time listening to podcasts like Bigger Pockets and Bigger Pockets Rookie.