CA has inverse values compared to most of the nation..

I am currently in Hong Kong, and there is no way I can or will invest here as home prices compared to rent yields just don't make sense according to any of my calculations.

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

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

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!

How are values changing compared to the rest of the local market? 

Pay it back into the HELOC and save up to 14% (compared to hard money loans).Need cash again?

Any kind of non QM financing will have higher closing costs compared to conventional.

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.