Yet I recognize the opportunity to leverage primary home mortgage rate and a live in flip situation long term.One of the scenarios I recently glanced at was a nicer high end duplex in Elizabeth area, big yard and really nice neighborhood.

Can't say anything about California as I have no experience in that market but there are some very savvy investors on here that can provide more info about Cali @Jay Hinrichs @Elizabeth Colegrove are two off the top of my head (@Brian Gibbons as well)

@Elizabeth M.  

@Elizabeth Wilson how much did the stained (I'm assuming polished) concrete cost you per sq.ft?

It is on the outskirts Elizabeth City, NC and zoned for agriculture, and i guess residential.

If I were buying a rental property in that area I’d probably look towards Elizabeth, Edison, or Unions.

Originally posted by Elizabeth C.: My parents first rental out in California was a pocket listing.

To piggyback on what Elizabeth Colegrove said, if you do decide to buy as a personal residence with the idea of renting later (which I think is a good idea), you need to buy the house initially as a rental otherwise it may not be a good rental later.

Hey @Elizabeth Colegrove!

@Elizabeth BlazinaIt's pretty easy to find investor-friendly brokers.