Ask him about his experiences with the complex.

I have no experience with command strips.

Going through the experience and taking action will add more to your future wealth, then getting stuck in the numbers - CoC or ROI are not set in stone, and they also are just snap shots of what you see today.

I will say that it was the one of the best experiences I had as a newer Real Estate Investor or even someone that’s just looking to learn more about Real Estate strategies.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I’m especially interested in learning from those with experience in more expensive housing markets and from people who used really estate as a way to invest for their kids' colleges.

We aren't that big as we only have 5 properties/7 doors but it has been a great experience for us and we aren't looking back. 

@Jose Saladin Purchasing your sister’s home as a live-in rental offers instant equity (~$170K), tax benefits, and landlord experience, making it a solid first step into real estate investing.

BiggerPockets is a great place for that, so keep asking questions and refining your process.At the end of the day, estimating rehab costs is a skill that gets better with experience.

Both Raleigh and Greensboro have their advantages, but with your experience in Greensboro and proximity to Cone Hospital, MTR (mid-term rentals) could be a strong option, especially for traveling nurses or medical professionals.