BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Raleigh's current market isn’t known for many off-market deals in high-appreciating areas, as sellers here know they can still get top dollar by listing.

The California method is you buy High and you sell HIGHER.  

Quote from @Torianne Baley: Hi George,Do you mind sharing the lender you found who accepts the 500 credit score and will loan $300k There are lenders out there but the risk is very high so your rate will be 13-15% plus the loan to value will most likely need to be less than 60% (or even 50%).

I could go on and on, but suffice to say the devil is in the detail, not in the high level split.

Current prediction is rates will land in the high 4s in 2 to 3 years.

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

It’s great to hear you’re exploring out-of-state investing, especially given the high entry points in San Diego.

Om rrandom bit of advice: you might be able to get by with 1 high-speed internet account if you use aseries of good Wi-Fi extenders, like Eero. 

The only thing that I can think of is that the rent price could possibly be too high.