The RTP area, comprising cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, is an attractive option for several reasons:Strong job market and population growth, driven by the tech, research, and education sectors, ensuring consistent rental demand.More affordable home prices compared to Charlotte, allowing for better cash flow from rental income.Areas like Cary, Apex, and parts of Raleigh have newer construction townhomes/condos that fit your criteria.Potential for long-term equity growth, as the region is seeing steady appreciation.Some recommended areas to consider near RTP:Cary (especially newer developments like Amberly)ApexNorth RaleighDurham (for slightly lower prices)Charlotte is also a solid option, though it may be more expensive:Strong financial/banking sector driving job and population growth.Higher home prices but potentially higher rents as well.Newer townhome/condo developments in areas like Ballantyne, University City, and South End.Robust long-term equity growth potential, but higher entry costs.

If you look at Orlando since the year started, any time the rates stayed consistent on dipped low (6.6% in May) then you saw an increase in closed sales.I think if you are buying for appreciation and plan to hold long term it is still a good time to buy, because once rates do start coming down, I think we see another hot market and prices increase, like we've seen so far this year. 

I'm also a licensed broker, consistently staying on top of the market, property value's and finding off market deals for our Property Management Clients. 

If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

Staying consistent!!!

If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

The basic idea is to pick an "area" of focus that you want to own/dominate by doing consistent marketing over a long period of time.

To be honest, I am not completely confident I will be successful, but I have mentally committed to making a consistent effort towards progress.

You just have to be consistent and apply the same standards to everyone.