Cash flow is usually strong because rent prices are decent, and the cost of the property is relatively low compared to places like California.

Compared to how to do bizz out here in the West were if they are wholesale deals and I dont need title insurance I just do my own deeds and record them..

I recognize that my net worth is small compared to some of the people I associate with.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

The 2nd person really liked the house and even mentioned how nice the rehab was, relative to comparables they have seen.

Chicago has such a great investing community compared to most places in the US I have visited!

Raleigh/Cary is definitely competitive..it's a booming market, but your $30K in cash gives you some solid options, especially for a BRRRR strategy.If you're looking for slightly lower-cost entry points, here are a few markets to consider:Greensboro, NC: Staying within your home state, Greensboro offers a more affordable market compared to Raleigh.

You have a good rate compared to current rates.

Having that been said, the barriers to entry are very low, which makes it one of the easiest countries for anyone to start doing Airbnb, when compared with other countries.

In terms of maximizing your returns you want to compare the interest to an alternative.