It allows you to take advantage of a low down payment loan.

Huge markup.Most people choose to do things the easy way.

Quote from @Anil Shah: It's unfortunate Raleigh-Durham didn't make your cut of 13 cities but Charlotte is definitely the city to choose in NC if your want the city feel.

Positives are proximity, low property taxes, no income taxes, no weather events, very low maintenance stucco/tile structures, “young” properties (5-20 years old) 

@James Tobin  yes FHA will be a very low downpayment option for you.

Each has its pros and cons, but starting with House Hacking can be a great way to ease into real estate while keeping your living expenses low—perfect for someone just starting their career.Here are a few suggestions to get started:Education: Books like Set for Life by Scott Trench (sounds like you’re familiar with him!)

Rates that low don't make sense especially if they're a no doc shop.

View reportI'm looking to pitch this to an investor who wants to flip this house in Nashville, TN. Below is my estimated scope of work and timeline. Any experienced flippers or investors opinion's would be greatly app...

Whichever strategy you choose, ensure you're adhering to IRS rules about prohibited transactions and working with experienced professionals to structure deals properly.Regarding non-recourse hard money lenders in San Antonio, I don’t have specific recommendations.

It’s when homeowners who locked in ultra-low mortgage rates during the pandemic hesitate to sell because moving would mean trading up to much higher rates.