If you're looking to buy bigger buildings that's another ball game altogether.My advice: what investing do you feel most confident and excited about?

You sound super motivated, I am excited for you! 

The financial analysis side of CRE really excites me.

@Josh LansberryIt’s exciting that you’re ready to take action in the Raleigh/Research Triangle market, an area with strong growth potential.

If they were insured with Cal Safe they are both dramatically underinsured and a single neighborhood would deplete the programs' reserves. 

This is required for most landlords in the city, as part of the rental property registration program.

You've demonstrated success on your current duplex, so friends/family may be excitted to join in on the next.Congrats on the success so far,-Steve

Good luck and I'm excited to see you grow!

Also, you can possibly take equity out of your current properties instead of taking out a construction/hard money loans.Purchase and Rehab Financing:If you are doing simple purchase and rehab (not ground up), then it's not that hard to qualify and you just need to right broker/program.

Out-of-state investing is an exciting next step.Wishing you all the best on your journey.