Hey Chuck it is a great market here, but it is also very competitive with many major players like myself.  

Deal flow will be different for each market, but it all comes down to know who is operating in your market, who the players are, and finding sellers.

While you are doing that internally build up the muscles to know the players in your market. 

Its also home to quite a few tech companies, including major players like Dell, IBM, Apple, Google, and Facebook.

@Dan Bryant Speak to a few real estate who are active in Durham, NC and of course on BP.Another good way is via REIAs, you can simply ask the organiser of the event, as they typically know the players and the good CPAs in town.Hope this helps, Dan.

Paul,My best source for legitimate real estate players are real estate lawyers.  

Have alot of flips going and I buy and sell a lot of property, know alot of the local players. 

Debt FundsPro: More stable deal as long as they did go high LTC Con: Have to be patient and long term player and happy with low returnsPrivate:Pro: Can be stellar returns Con: Need to have a strong heart as there will be a bumpy ride and losses. 

I'm sure they'll probably help the hospitality business with clinics, schools, tournaments and other players. 

I'm a very small player compared to many investors.