Hello BP, my wife and I are planning to move in a year's time. We are researching places we would love to live and both are passionate about NC for its nature, and access to beach and mountain. We felt more at home when driving through the northern part of NC and are currently trying to decipher its market state. 

From what I've read, things don't look good. Lots of cash money flooding in, tight prices, low inventory, that same old story. We know a fair deal about house hacking and that is our strategy of choice. What we need help with is uncovering what works in this area. What does it take to be successful here? Those are the questions we are trying to answer. Welcome to any thoughts or advice you have to give, and thank you for your time!