Any recommendations for property managers or agents?

You can also build a relationship with a good local agent and ask them to run comps for you, or in certain situations like selling a high-end home to a friend off market I’d recommend just paying for an actual appraisal.

Not a project I would recommend for nascent real estate rehabbers; we approached it with giddy optimism typical of this time in the market cycle.

I’d recommend going with a local lender that you have a good relationship with as opposed to a large national company as they are likely to have better immediate customer service and are more likely to respond in a timely manner, which is important for your first loan.

BiggerPockets is a great way to network to find these people and ask for recommendations of those that serve in your area.

Medium grade sounds much better when you walk on it, your installer will not hate you and is also more resistent.Any certain brands of lvp you recommend?

Ii am looking for guidelines to get off-market, foreclosure, distressed properties in wake county or within 60 minutes of travel. please throw some light and guide me.

North-east Charlotte and The Triad area.Would you recommend any knowledgeable builders and GCs who have experience in multi-family new construction?

We also have a strict set of guidelines we use to help limit the number of inquires...they'll self select. 

I would recommend housing hacking however I'm assuming you are pretty comfortable in your current home given where you are in life.