Investors definitely make money in this area but if you are looking for an a or b neighborhood this, in general, is not even close.   

When I first started posting on here I had to look up the definitions of Return on Equity (ROE), Cash on Cash Return (COC) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).

This would definitely require some negotiation with the lenders involved, so working with an experienced mortgage broker might help here.

Thanks I can definitely see the Westside being a good market for section 8 for price to rent ratio and comparative of purchase price.

I just finished meeting with the 3rd contractor on what is definitely about a 15k job.

If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

House hacking in Raleigh definitely works!

I appreciate the advice and I’ll definitely keep that in mind. 

@Bill Brandt is definitely sitting pretty!

Even if you find a 10% down program, having reserves will still improve your chances of approval.While the market is a bit more challenging for jumbo loans with lower down payments right now, it’s definitely worth exploring different lenders.