I like @Adam Schneider, @Chris Martin, and @BJ Henderson 's remarks.The bottom line is that your question is too broad to answer, as there are way too many unstated variables.But if I were to make some assumptions about your question, my own couple of pennies is that if you're smart, driven and persistent (and probably a few other choice adjectives), a beginning investor has a chance of making it work in the Raleigh market.

My mom's house HOA are higher than that).I don't think I had too many choices, so buying a rental and hiring a professional to manage it and deal with all stress and me just watching money pouring into my bank account sounded like a wonderful idea to me, LOL.

Everyone deserves a chance, but I prefer my operators to get their training on their own dime versus my hard-earned money.Match Your Investment GoalsJust as the best plumber in town would not be a good choice to give you heart surgery, a growth focused operator will not be able to provide you the cash flow you need to live on.

This can be very expensive and is usually the worst choice to make because you can't justify the cost.2.

If they say no, you need a new PM, a professional and then you have only 3 choices.

This would really speed up my cash out refi process with my banker of choice. 

My SFH basement is cold.  I am doing a live in rehab. There are 2 heat pump heater vents but they do not keep basement warm enough. Should I buy 2 plug-in baseboard heaters or add baseboard heaters wired to circuit br...

@Ryan GausChanging address is simple in writing.

Hi @Ryan FoxYou can withdraw money without paying taxes as long as you can provide a medical receipt for the amount you are withdrawingAny additional money > than what you have receipts for can be withdrawn without fees at age 65, however this money will be taxed if you don’t have medical receipts.

@Kevin Allen you're welcome@Gautam Venkatesan- You are right, I wasn't suggesting that, but I do appreciate @Jeff B. guidance :)@Ryan Murdock that is awesome!!!