There may be more as you go further out from Raleigh or into Durham - but these 3 stood out to me as being cheaper than or equivalent to rent while still being close enough to commute into Raleigh for work and fun.

You will likely need to look at many houses before actually closing on a deal.

24 Hour Closings was the attorney that helped us with this closing.

Residential units are leased until October but the seller is not requesting to keep them and we would have the right to terminate at closing

To find investment possibilities, consider elements including property pricing, demand for rentals, vacancy rates, and economic trends.Think About Financing choices: Investigate your choices for financing a possible real estate purchase, such as FHA loans, conventional mortgages, home equity lines of credit, or other innovative financing techniques.

And if so, do you want a tenant that close to you, should you pursue option 2?  

McWilliams, Blake When is the closing?

As a resident and investor in Columbus, I can attest to the fact that investing in the suburbs here is a wise choice.

Ive got about 45 days of PTO/Sick/Vacation that is taken for the year so I work approximately 1650 hours a year at that job assuming a 40 hour work week.I am also a licensed Real Estate agent with 2 separate LLCs - General Brokerage and Property Management.Between the two LLCs, I've grossed pretty close to my W2 income.

Hi Ertha,We have been flipping in Toledo since 2014.One of the first companies to do as many deals as we have 👍We get a lot of deals from wholesalers, disposition managers and believe it or not Craigslist.I feel like there is always a deal to be found on Craigslist.You have to have feet on the ground to inspect, be quick and close with cash.The good one's don't last long.Thus the importance of establishing the right people on the ground before investing in a specific market.Wishing you much success