What's attracting me to the Raleigh area are the strong economy and the strong high tech industry. 

If anything, our industry has too many "managers/landlords" quick to dismiss and throw people in the shuffle.If it's called the wrong motivation, than fine...at least there's COMMON courtesy -to understand someone, rather than cost another WILLING cooperative person THOUSANDS and change his living plans because of your job's fussy paperwork ??

The two team leaders have been rehabbing properties full-time for the past 5 years.

I'd be really interesting in meeting people who have a bit more experience in the industry, and contribute what I can.

The reason I say this boldly is because a CPA knows what tax breaks to give you regarding this Industry, therefore "Landlording".   

NJ Transit North South West and evaluate multi family 1 mile from the trains.Then I would evaluate Philadelphia and DC since the trains tie into NYC and have built excellent infrastructure between new industry and colleges.High retainage in both for graduates in both Cities when they graduate.Let me know if I assist with any questions.Regards,Joe Scorese

I don't know if I'm going to work with buyers or seller, but for now I just want to hang my license with a Broker, find a mentor, connect with people, and feel out the industry, all while constantly learning and being a student when I need to be.Again, thank you for your input

For me it would be for two reasons: to help me learn the industry and it would become a potential greater revenue stream thank working part-time at the bank. 

I was wondering if there are any "rules of thumb" or "staples" that are used in the industry to conservatively evaluate a properties expenses and other fees, I know these numbers will range depending on the deal and the region but if that's the case, what have other investors done in the past to get the best numbers, who do I reach out to? 

I was born a self starter and am very passionate about the real estate industry.