Hi Bryan- I'm not necessarily looking within the city limits of Raleigh- areas within 440 / 540 belt line that are at most a 20-25 minute commute into the city are fine with me as well.

Tons of DSCR products and pretty much every product an investor needs in their tool belt. 

@Bhanu Kuna talk to Riverview Mortgage Corp out of Cleveland for your cash flowing Rust Belt rentals. 

If you have the opportunity I would go for it, you'll learn a ton while being in school and leave college with equity and an investment under your belt.

I'll just proceed with house hacking a duplex with FHA loan 3.5 with down payment assistance I know I will have little chance of cashflow having another lien but it will upmost cost less than renting also I'll have property under my belt building steady equity.

I have over 30 years and thousands of loans under my belt, but I am unsure of what you're asking. 

I don't think I want the house and issues it will bring me, it just stinks to let go of the profits when you only have a few flips under your belt.  

Rehab went over a little bit...but I'll save up some more $$$ as I'm cash flowing around $300 per month)- Have a primary residence with approximately $80K in equity- $40K in a 401K I am really wanting to get 5 SFHs under my belt before moving into multi-family, but if the right deal comes along I may jump on it.

Let them know you are a serious buyer with a few properties under your belt. 

It's easier and easier to find financing once you have 8 - 10 under your belt.Think about it, if you look to get into capital intensive, rehab extensive projects then getting to 8 - 10 under your belt will take forever.