I recommend talking with an experienced broker who can help you shop multiple lenders  

You can find something in Durham and parts of Raleigh, specifically zips 27610, 27603, and parts of 27604 that would meet your criteria, however generally speaking most of the inventory that would fit what you are looking for in Raleigh or Durham would likely be in neighborhoods that I personally wouldn't want to invest in, C- to D type neighborhoods.

Quote from @Zach Howard: I think it's probably better to hold real estate in an LLC than in my personal name.

Personally, my favorite way of sourcing deals is building relationships with brokers and nurturing those relationships by checking in consistently.

With the right renovations, we saw it as an ideal project to maximize returns in a growing market, especially with our experienced partner, Seth Choate, by our side.

Third, the typical person renting a room is not a home buyer candidate. 

Stay consistent with follow-ups, sharing updates on new opportunities.Pro Tip: Host a webinar or in-person event to connect with potential lenders and answer their questions.Why It Works:Credibility and transparency make lenders more comfortable investing in your deals.What Do You Think?

Hello everyone,My name is Sebastien, and I’m an experienced real estate investor focused on multifamily properties in Canada and looking to expand in the states. 

Quite the opposite - I invest my personal money as just one more member, in each investment we end up doing as a club. 

I've personally done just about every rehab scenario, properties I've lived in, properties bought as investments and even properties bought at auction.You've gotten good advice from folks on this list.