Still tons of positive cash flowing deals that meet the 1% rule and amazing appreciation here!

I've found this to be super helpful: When someone inquires about the property Thank them and Send them the pre-requirements (Income, credit, no evictions) and ask if they meet them.

The building codes are pretty strict. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

The home values are still lower than pre-pandemic and far fewer multiple offers.Vegas was the big topic among my local meet up circle.

You can find something in Durham and parts of Raleigh, specifically zips 27610, 27603, and parts of 27604 that would meet your criteria, however generally speaking most of the inventory that would fit what you are looking for in Raleigh or Durham would likely be in neighborhoods that I personally wouldn't want to invest in, C- to D type neighborhoods.

and if the client would prefer, for example, a specific plumber, that's fine as long as they meet our criteria, which 9 times out of 10 they do.  

Check out the CRREIA group which meets in Clifton Park for meetups.

If a bank does this, they have no flexibility in their lending and must meet Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's requirements in each loan.

We meet twice a month: once to vet a passive investment together, and once to bring in an outside expert to present on their area of expertise.