What has your eye about Raleigh in particular?

. - Housing will go up as will rents but I'd keep an eye on the timeline of certain incentives.

If you are sued, and in the courts eyes it looks like you were doing everything you could to provide a safe and respectable residence for your tenants the results are more likely to be auspicious to the landlord.Making a note to document times of all service calls and repair times.Appreciate your time.

I am a licensed architect, and may get an inspection just to get a second set of eyes. 

@Traci Cameron - @Tamara Jefferson is correct, Corie is going to occupy the house, making in owner occupied, in the eyes of the banks, not an investment property.

the louder and more public your buddy becomes the more likely the outcome there Is no reason that they should not be made whole.. this gives the entire industry a black eye what we have seen and heard here on BP about these companies.

Any specific markets you are keeping an eye out for at the moment for such properties?

There is more to it than what you read on websites or meets the eye.

Lesson - always keep your eyes and ears open for potential investors and partners.

Security system, lights, fencing off the property during rehab, talking with neighbors to keep an eye out, etc.