We are in the top 10 fastest growing big cities right now, so families and singles are constantly flying in to check out the area.Raleigh allows short term rentals if you apply for a license.

Check for transfer costs before doing so. 

Everything about them seems to check out, and their properties (which they sell already tenanted, and they manage) seem to break even with 25% down.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Check your local credit union.

So one would want to check with an attorney in the state you want to work in and verify how you unwind a contract for deed.I have been funding low value assets IE assets below 100k since 2002 in 17 states Over 3,000 fundings to date in those price points.

@Philip Anderson I'd recommend checking out @Baird King's meetup in Santa Barbara and @Kevin Aranha's in Ventura. 

Especially for things like population growth/decline, economic trends etc.And what things do you recommend checking when trying to decide whether a location is a good place to invest.

Spring and Tomball are a great market to check out as well.

Just check the facts and figures.Like you suggested, there are various opinions, which are all valuable and it's great like that.