Study the area’s demographics and potential tenants’ needs and interests.

Looking for market specific consultant and potential MTR property manager. 

However, be wary of hidden liabilities, the one-year redemption period for the previous owner, and potential title complications.

So, potentially 4-500 SFR homes and a fraction of that with optimal actual beach access and eligible for a short term rental permit.

For less than $500K I am getting the following 2 Houses--3/2 mobile home - my family home -- 4/2 Metal home - Airbnb 1: similar properties average $6K/month.            2 separate garages ( one is ready to convert to extra master - has windows, insulation, and ready for paint)1 Shop - 1,200 sq ft metal building with electric, plumbing, and water -1 Shed with toilet - wellness spa ( I am licensed esthetician/massage therapy)3 - 600 sq. ft. 

I'm currently in contact with a realtor on one that is loaded with potential - immediately off of a major freeway exit ramp with the ability for signage facing the freeway with the potential of being a medium-sized facility. 

NACA is great for first-time buyers and will work with you.Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) details:NACA was formed in 1988 and provides an affordable option for potential first-time buyers:✅ No down payment✅ No closing costs or fees✅ No mortgage insurance✅ No consideration of credit score✅ Below market fixed interest rateThere are several requirements to be eligible, starting with attending one of their workshops.https://www.naca.comI wouldn’t worry about the DSCR and LLC right now.I wish you all the best.

If you did get a 3BR townhome, its likely the HOA on such a townhome is significant where it would bump you CF negative.You will not find a 3BR in Cary for $300k that's turnkey, other than potentially a condo at time and again, those HOAs will take you CF negative.

This is higher risk, but also higher potential upside.  

Drop in the lead, it analyzes the aspects as you said above and gives a report about flip potential, BRRRR, wholesale, etc...this would allow us to at a glance determine what best fits out individual strategies/risk tolerance, etc...Looking forward to seeing where this (and AI/LLM tech in general) goes!