Would you recommend expanding my search area, wait it out, or look into duplexes in my current markets? 

A bit about me: I’m currently exploring various investing strategies (fix-and-flip, buy-and-hold, etc.) and looking to expand my knowledge in residential and commercial real estate.

Fortunately, with my job, I do have people there to discuss it with and learn from, but I am still excited to expand that knowledge base further than my immediate circle.On my personal real estate journey, I am currently under construction on a new-build triplex that I'll be house hacking.

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

In my BRRRR journey, i'm plannig to expand my strategy from buy and hold, to also rehab.

Is Raleigh a good place to expand your multifamilly portfolio or is the market too competitive?

I want to expand my real estate network and meet other investors to see what we can accomplish together.

I am looking forward to growing my real estate portfolio, expanding my knowledge, and meeting like-minded people.

All my systems work together so my owning has higher returns the more I expand my co-hosting as I am vertically scaling. 

Only one facility in town is quality built/newer (maybe 10 yrs old) and it seems they do not have more room to expand and by secret shopping so to speak them plus the smaller less desirable facilities are mostly filled up.