My business partner and I created Quality First Builders, LLC, to build new construction spec homes in the Triangle and surrounding areas.

He also broke some fireplace surround tile that I was keeping.  

I recently talked to a local insurance agent that has been assisting some of the out of town buyers with insurance policies and the majority of them have purchased these properties sight unseen without any knowledge of the neighborhood they're in, school district, condition of the home itself apart from the pictures with fresh paint and new countertop or even seeing the homes surrounding it that have been condemned by the city. 

Incredible knowledge being shared every week and you are surrounded by like-minded people looking to do the same thing you are.

In surrounding municipalities it’s a bit of a patchwork, so be sure to carefully research each city’s website for their regs.

I'm curious on thoughts surrounding using HELOC/ IRA/ Roth money to purchase rental property if I find the right opportunity vs delaying for a while to save up extra cash. 

These markets are very large in NC (comparable and larger than Fayetteville) providing for great economics as well as a more diverse employment base.Doing a renovation is not as intimidating if you have the right team that can provide you comfort with before-and-after's of other projects they've done, plus accurate $s surrounding those projects.

He has developed a map of the city and surrounding areas with color codes.

The houses surrounding campus were really cheap.

With that being said, if you're looking to maximize a cash flow focused strategy, you're going to need to start with at least a duplex, which we have a great supply of in both Cape Coral and several other surrounding markets.