I can definitely tell you there's still a lot of positive cash flowing and 1% rule deals and you get amazing appreciation.

., there's almost definitely significant value in some sort of proof of concept.

The upshot folks, is definitely do not use a HELOC to pay down your primary mortgage is the HELOC interest rate is higher!  

I’ve never called myself a “deal killer”, but according to your definition, I guess I am.

If a 10 year investment horizon is an issue than this is definitely not for you.  

Raleigh/Cary is definitely competitive..it's a booming market, but your $30K in cash gives you some solid options, especially for a BRRRR strategy.If you're looking for slightly lower-cost entry points, here are a few markets to consider:Greensboro, NC: Staying within your home state, Greensboro offers a more affordable market compared to Raleigh.

@Jesse Streng  It’s definitely important to have a dependable person here in the city.

While I definitely think pics of the arcade and popcorn machine are musts, not sure I would make them my first - maybe in the first few.  

Definitely will look into DSCR loans as part of my education.

That definitely brings a spotlight to that practice.