It's funny you mentioned studios, one just popped up on the market that was priced in my budget but I hesitated in going to see it.

Hello Christian, If you have something pop up I will be happy to check it out. looking for flippers.

This is my favorite site.4) www.google.com - don't laught, surprisingly awesome at uncovering market unemployment and pop trends.I live in Texas and so privy to a lot of data in this state.  

So may sites have popped up during last few years, is 12-15% returns real?

@Dawn Roof,I work for a commercial lender and even with the under $500,000 loan amount premium our rates would be low 4's for a 5 year fixed amortized over 30 years (it is a hybrid product that after the first 5 years is based on 6 month libor rate.)Unfortunately I only have referrals for Chicago and don't know any commercial lenders in North Carolina.I did a quick google search of apartment lenders north carolina and a list of lenders popped up so I would recommend starting there, unless you belong to a credit union or have a community bank near you.hopefully this helps,Rob

Their full name and pick will POP up.

@Eugene Beard that should have been 'thin' of a deal - as in not enough cash flow if surprises pop up.

But at $25 a pop, the sheer number of notes I'd have to manage for it to be more worthwhile than other things I could do with my time make it untenable. 

They're not always in this part of town but every now and then something out here pops up. 

Personally Im not seeing anything telling me the market will cool down (or that we're in a bubble, soon to pop) soon but would love to hear what other have to say.