I'll personally be keeping a close eye on that area.Glad we've got Bigger Pockets to connect with locals in addition to the experts across the country! 

Hi ,I am looking to make some investment in Durham which I can buy and hold ( cash flow from rent ).Based on my research there are areas that are good and some are not so good and its tough to figure that out.Could some from Durham share some insight on this and any suggestion on what area to go for if i have to buy and hold for rent , i am thinking of sticking to C+, B-, B, B+ zone only ?

I am GUESSING you may then be required to recapture 30% of your depreciation, but I am curious to see what the experts say.

The reason for the post was more-so to gain some insight on other individuals' preferences - not to use it as legal advice haha!

I would be so grateful for your insights. 

Im looking to get advice on the numbers to get some insight from more experienced investors.Here is the breakdown:SFH: 3/1, 1177sfAcquisition: $80kReno estimate (from contractor): $25-30kHard money terms: 12% / 3.5points (will loan $90k)ARV: $135kRealtor fee: 6% (to sell)Homes sell in about 45 daysThe owner doesn't want to sell for less than $80k, but I don't think that gives us much space if reno costs creep up.

I'm hoping that some of the experts here with more experience and knowledge in this area could point me in the right direction. 

Also, the unit is my primary residence, and it's in Oakland, CA if that has any bearing on the situation.Thanks for any insights!

There are many ways to do it, and what works for one will not work for another, so my advice to you is not to take specific advice from people here (especially the ones who inevitably will offer to sell you properties or their services) but rather to keep reading Bigger Pockets, take in as much as you can, connect with and ask questions of the people that look to be experts, challenge assumptions, and discover what is interesting to you. 

I personally focus on multifamily investing so that is usually where I direct people, but I also think people should find the niche they like and go with it and become experts.