If it turns out to be a home run then great (I am mildly optimistic it will happen), but if not I'd like to see healthy retruns as well.

Artificially low interest rates and lower prices incentivized investment through healthy appreciation.

The point is, buyer beware in second tier markets even around healthy markets like the Triangle.

Ideally in about a year's time we'll be doing healthy Turnkey volume so I'd love to get some recommendations while I continue to research on my end. 

I like mature trees, if the tree was healthy I'd try to keep it. 

Other things you can use to demonstrate your intent would be your normal practice, rental agreements or rental listings, written correspondence with your professionals etc.You've got a pretty healthy gain to shelter for sure. 

I've seen too many people who appear healthy, working their tails off and then they deteriorate way too young and never get to even enjoy "retirement age" (regardless of whether they actually retire or not).Based on what I've read here (on BP forums) and after speaking to family/friends we decided to grow our investment portfolio further.

lol  I like to have a healthy equity so if something goes bad, I've got some backup. 

Be sure to keep a healthy amount aside for reserve, emergencies, and repairs that need immediate attention.

They just want healthy, cashflowing properties with no headaches and will probably never do a value-add deal themselves but love to buy successful ones.