I have bought off market deals direct from owners, from wholesalers as both a dual closing and contract assignment, and of course listed deals.From the surface, this sounds a tiny bit shady, but not over the top.  

Of course, developers (sellers) and builders (buyers) have debates a lot on those various line items in the proforma (especially hard and soft costs).

Of course, have a professional inspection done that enters each unit and do a sewerscope.

I would try to network with other MTR landlords in the area to determine best course of action 

Of course you have your own guys, so that saves you a lot in labor, as I’m assuming you’re getting decent quality for good prices paying them direct.

I first thought about starting with flipping, but from what I've heard I think I've changed course to maybe trying to house hack with a multi-family home?

I made my deposit which of course was very easy and fast as money is going in to Federa. 

Of course OBX is 100% vacation destination only being no industry or jobs outside hospitality.

Are you doing this on your own, online?

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!