I am trying to learn hands on skills so that I can buy properties that may need some TLC given how hot the market is here in Raleigh.

I would first find a market that is showing signs of market growth.

I'd love to connect and learn about the market. 

Good rental market* ( BP won’t allow me to edit my post title. )Hello,I'm looking to invest in a property for house hacking or to live in for 1-2 years before converting to a rental.

That's a great deal in this market and 5 other investor would be making offers.

Median Price: $699,900, +7.68% Yoy.Closed Sales: 4,105, 7.55% Yoy.YTD Closed Sales: 17,109, -0.50% Yoy.Inventory: 6,121, +34.14% Yoy.YTD Inventory: 27,419, -6.69% Yoy.New Listings: 5,203, 8.67% Yoy.YTD New Listing: 25,440, +7.73% Yoy.Months Supply: 1.9, +46.15% Yoy.Cumulative Days on Market: 27, -10.00% Yoy.

The plan is to replace all current free-market tenants with Section 8 tenants, as the rents are higher.

., etc.) will not increase your opportunities for attractive financing and typically restrict you to the private money market (low LTV, premium rates and higher fees).

You mitigate risky applicants by rejecting them not accepting them with conditions.

Columbus is one example of appreciation market.