Durham tends to offer slightly better cash flow opportunities compared to Raleigh, especially if you’re targeting neighborhoods that are up-and-coming but still affordable.

A tidy, well-organized space can help the appraiser focus on the home's features rather than distractions.Research Comparable Properties: Have a list of comparable properties (comps) that have sold recently in your area.

Not sure if this holds true in your market.

I don't hold to the "analysis paralyis" theory that if you're not buying something (LTR or STR), you're doing something wrong.  

I was just looking to turbo charge that a bit because as we know property values have gone up and buy and hold in a SDIRA just moves to slow even if you can max your SEP. 

When evaluating potential properties, consider three exit strategies: if you can sell quickly for a profit, hold it as a rental, or take a loss.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Jeffrey Eschbach: Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I also hold a couple of real estate forums in the area for people like yourselves to connect with service providers, GC's, etc. 

That's easy compared to trying to fight and erroneous $13k water bill (a real issue we had) or an insurance policy tripling (that too).

I believe the code says "if a veteran holds legal title to a property secured by a VA loan but does not possess equitable title, this situation is considered 'not a disposition."