I figured I start in my own backyard Raleigh,NC, the surrounding areas, and go from there.

I do not usually avoid this type of confrontation but I would not take on this fight and I have had on-going cases for 3 years (new one started before previous is settled).

Interacting with other like-minded people here at the local REIAs will definitely help you with getting started out.

Of course the bank says "no problem", I start the process etc, then after credit pull and everything state "thing's have changed and you cannot own more than 3 investment properties" so now I'm at a standstill and they want to push me to commercial side, which in this case is requiring them to take my first and have to refi the balance and lose my rate and then tap a HELOC afterwards at commercial terms.

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A lot of times the process will start, but there's no telling when it will complete due to uncooperative family members.

The first is University Square, high in diversity low in cost of living, and it is ideal for new families and young students that are just getting started.

(Saw them starting to move out yesterday they have not communicated or provided fwd address) Let's call them The Rushmores, they have overstayed unpaid for 7 months now!)

What you recommend me how to start investing in another property for rent.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.