Another market update for Raleigh North Carolina - here's what's happening with our real estate and how it impacts you as a long term holder, short term operator, house hacker, or even a flipper.Inventory: Listing are up 25% year over year, which is an impressive jump to say the least.

Graham,A Duplex for $200K is not a bad purchase so long as the taxes are fair and the rent does more than debt service the mortgage. 

It’s clear you had a sharp eye for opportunity with this duplex, especially given the prime location and potential for adding value through additional bedrooms.

Credit worthiness is far more valuable in the eyes of a lender than the fact the leases are NNN. 

Those can supplement your cash-flow markets—because building equity and having access to it is what really helps you scale long term.No special tips or tricks—just keep taking reasonable action and you’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish.

My focus is on areas with strong growth potential, stable rental demand, and lower crime — the kind of markets that can hold value and stay attractive to quality tenants long-term.A bit about me:- Based in NY, working full-time — this will be my first rental property and managed remotely, but I plan to visit regularly for due diligence and upkeep.- Conventional financing, aiming for something in good condition (or turnkey) so I can start renting quickly without heavy renovation.- My goal is to keep monthly cash flow in the positive while building equity over time.What I’d like to hear from locals:- Which suburbs have been performing well for rentals and attracting steady tenants? 

Also, goal is long term holding to build retirement income.

So keep an eye out. 

I had my first investment SFH reappraised last week in a B-class area of KY.

Very long bureaucracy process.