The equity gap can definitely be a challenge but there are still deals out there - typically with homes that were purchased in early 2022. 

So, I am truly coming into this blind... but excited and optimistic and ready for a new challenge/adventure!

Weekdays are particularly challenging.

Challenges?

NC is a great market for your goals, however it will be challenging to find inventory that has much cash flow; many people who toss money into multifamily here do it to avoid the tax bill + take the 10 year runway of growth.How much SHF RE do you currently have?

If the seller isn't responsive, then do like the idea of telling the tenant you tried, and see if they can get some free legal assistance from a tenant resource center.It is a good reminder as closing approaches to ask the seller to keep tenants updated on the pending sale and when ownership is scheduled to change.

I am having a similar challenge as well, I had paid the 20% for couple homes in Ocala in 2021 and it is now two years and the dates have just got extended multiple times.

While it’s possible the machines could keep on chugging for years to come, I always like to take the conservative approach.

There are of course exceptions, but so long as you pay your taxes, the US government won't challenge you or your business, so long as it's legal and it complies with the United States law.So the immediate answer is yes, you can do.

Depends how you approach them and if you’re ready to pull the trigger when you find the right deal.