There's a BP get together group that meets once a month, you can attend a TREIA West event (near Cary), a TREIA main event, TREIA subgroup for newbies which Tim Masters runs....Triangle Deal Maker Sessions usually meets the first Monday of the month (it's the second Monday in September because of Labor Day)....

They have a new huge apartment complex that is supposed to have up to 1000 units when completed right off all American highway which is he main road into Bragg.  

There is a lot to be said for the benefits of name brand recognition.

One benefit of direct MLS access is the many filters I can use in different combinations in order to find hidden gems.  

Locally, the lender we prefer to use generally charges 12% APR, 2 points at closing, and loans 65% APR.An added benefit of using hard money is that they loan based on their analysis of the deal.

This whole lead thing is a big joke mateF@#%ing politicsNever for the people's benefit and always hidden agenda's

I'm investigating purchasing a unit, and my main experience is here in Las Vegas.  

And what is the main key to getting there?

The areas back east would be Maine and New Hampshire.  

My main goal is to become a buy & hold investor, to start accumulating properties slowly and surely (in a pace of 1-2 doors every 1-2 years) until I have enough passive income to live my life by my own standards.