Dawn Brenengen is the biggest Raleigh expert on BP, if you want Raleigh, I'd talk to her.

One investor I met dies his units with stainless steel appliances & dishwashers, and that is a great wow factor for some tenants.

Good morning, I would ask for a utilities history, HOA fees, if there is a deeded parking spot, a copy of the minutes of the last several HOA meetings(should give you an idea of the issues other owners brought up), proof of when all of the common areas were last renovated (to avoid unexpected special assessments), when were all of the unit specific appliances were replaced(central a/c, water heater, dishwasher, etc.).

I just had a 2 year old dishwasher go bad. 

@Dawn AnastasiYes I have the person's contact info, copy of his driver's license and his LLC article of incorporation docs, and signed contracts.  

Again, I wouldn't put this in an A class building where expectations include air conditioning, dishwashers, etc. 

Stainless appliances (fridge, micro-hood, dishwasher, range oven) can usually be purchased on sale from Home Depot or Lowes for less than $1500 if you mix/match.

The dishwasher is getting installed today, but the people I ordered the oven from are STILL having issues getting it to the house almost three weeks after my tenant alerted me to the issue. 

And yes Dawn the $7,400 is paid up front for the training information they provide he said it was a home study course.

Quote from @Dawn Vought: The only push back is if the contractor wants to charge a markup on the materials.