I think you shouldn't compared people who are visiting the forum to the Airbnb average.

It isn't the metric you can talk about on a national scale, but if you keep buying the same product in the same area it is a very easy quick and dirty method to know how you are doing compared to other buys. 

P&L, Bank Statement, DSCR etcVery common for investors to make the switch when they need to or when the cons are no longer greater than the pros compared to conventional loans.  

I might also compare it to other markets..like Austin or Phoenix..where property prices have been shifting (from what i read in CNBC) but still show growth potential.

This will create some more movement, has been holding up quite a bit of growth.

If I threw the money into SPY, it would be a 104% gain compared to walking away with an 80% gain after fees/commissions.

The Housing Wire Daily podcast has great insights into rate movement and forward estimates.

Start by thoroughly evaluating leads for profitability, calculating ARV (After Repair Value) based on comparable properties sold in the area within the past six months.

Raleigh/Cary is definitely competitive..it's a booming market, but your $30K in cash gives you some solid options, especially for a BRRRR strategy.If you're looking for slightly lower-cost entry points, here are a few markets to consider:Greensboro, NC: Staying within your home state, Greensboro offers a more affordable market compared to Raleigh.

As I’m sure you know, Las Vegas is SUPER cheap compared to most of California, Miami, or NYC.