We're also seeking to buy a local (Raleigh / Durham) property management company to expand that business more rapidly.

@Kwanza P.Leveraged means using a loan (leverage) to buy the asset. 

I've done a lot of research into this and believe this is for me, but am getting some roadblocks when it comes to funding requirements and my buy box not aligning.

Quote from @Cameron Marmon: Hello everyone,In July 2024, I created a partnership LLC with my girlfriend to buy a rental property.

Which do you think will be more competitive, buying from wholesalers or your own referrals?

And using the process buy a new property or properties that you also intend to hold for investment use.The issue for you might be that you purchased this property with the primary intent of selling. 

Many investors opt for building broker relationships when buying 100+ unit properties, but it also takes time to build a relationship with the broker. 

Since it is a family member and I would potentially buy the property for under market value.

Looking to buy multifamilies in Houston

I am a long-term investor with a buy and hold property in Brooklyn, NY and I also own multiple lands in Florida and Mississippi.