I am in my working years, not relying on rental income, and am focusing mostly on improving my overall net worth (not as focused on living off the cash flow).

If you have lived in it for 2 yrs I would suggest renting it for 2 - 3 years and then selling it to avoid capital gains taxes. 

The premise of those opportunities are based on you living there for an extended amount of time.

All 4 units are rented but at half as much as market value. 2 of the 4 tenants have lived there for 20+ years and one of those tenants is a hoarder and their unit needs gutted.

While I haven’t chosen a specific niche yet, I’m leaning toward purchasing a multi-unit apartment where my 20-year-old son could live and help manage while we rent out the other units—essentially a form of house-hacking.So far, I’ve connected with a few real estate agents and gained MLS access, which has been a great starting point.

Your scenario is unique in that you are a 1st time flipper and you live/want to do this flip in NC.

Happy Holidays AllWe live in Ontario and have been investing in the US for 9 years now.

Because someone looking to live in the property will pay more because it's usually an emotionally drive decision.

Live in part of it, rent the rest out.

Are you chasing career opportunities or a lower cost of living?