However, I still struggle to understand the art of estimating rehab costs. 

For residential multifamily properties (1 - 4 units), can you use a home warranty to take care of the repair costs associated with rentals?

Raleigh is in a flywheel effect. 

I am taking a salesperson license exam this year to get into the industry and use these commissions toward closing costs.

In one of my markets assessments are performed every 3 years, and the cost of 3rd party appeals will cost 30% of 1 year savings. 

A deal that’s “close” but not quite right can still cost you big.

I am just curious if you are utilizing cost segregation strategies for your investments? 

It is not low cost.. you need 7-8 rooms per house to make it decently profitable. 

Real estate is not the stock market and it's called buy & hold and not buy & sell for a reason.I did sell a few properties about 10 years ago when I learned the hard way that going into cheaper neighborhoods was not the right strategy for me, so that was basically a strategy correction and it was necessary, but also costly both in terms of dollars and time.

Why would you do anything that effectively pays you less than that?