@Jack Medford Hope you enjoyed your time in CA! 

Enjoy one of the best locations. 5 min drive to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital (or a 15 min walk), 10 min drive to downtown Winston Salem, 15 min drive to Wake Forest University.

You seem confused over the difference between a real estate investor and a lender.As a real estate investor, you own the property and enjoy cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and equity.

I would enjoy all the contacts anyone could provide for me!  

Being new to the REI world, I'm eager to connect with fellow investors, real estate agents, and anyone with insights into the NC market.Whether it's grabbing a coffee, enjoying a drink, or visiting potential properties, I'm open to various ways to connect and learn from each other.

Or, if the idea of roommates is off-putting (and who enjoys other random humans that much?)

That and nursing- Americas final economic engines at the end of days ;)I’ve enjoyed following this discussion as a spouse of an 18+ years realtor pro, who reps buyers and sellers, ethically, profitably, and deservedly of her success.America is litigiousAmericans in commerce are self centeredDual agency is the next “industry shattering” class action lawsuit in the makingSeparate representation in major asset acquisition is simply common sense for the masses, the industry evolved to accommodate that.

More often than not it is enjoyable and a great way to make new friends.

I actually lived in Uptown myself for a bit and really enjoyed the big D. 

We had tenants(4 girls) for a year who just moved out from our  house in Kirkland(Washington state).