Resources for Investors
As a real estate investor, it's important to understand the community in and around your property. This page is an ongoing resource of links and information for you to use and understand when delving into the rewarding practice of real estate investing.
City of Raleigh Probationary Rental Occupancy Permit
Here is the brochure about this very controversial effort by the City of Raleigh.
And here is the more comprehensive city-authored code language.
This important piece of city legislature is a sensitive topic for many landlords in the Raleigh area. You need to know about it.
City of Durham Unified Development Ordinance (Durham UDO)
This city- and county-backed legislature may have an impact on improvements to your property, especially in historic districts. If you're planning to invest in a designated historic area of Durham, read up on this.
County Property Tax information
Wake County
Durham County
Eviction, security deposit and tenant law information
North Carolina rental laws
This is especially pertinent to multi-family owners who self-manage. Although, even if you work with a property management company, it pays to understand how the laws work.
Area Real Estate Associations
These groups and organizations can help you meet other investors and real estate professionals. They are also a great resource for learning about the market and the issues affecting property owners.
Wake County Apartment Association
Triangle Apartment Association
Triangle Area Real Estate Investors
Research Triangle Park
RTP.org
This world-class business park is one of the central reasons the Triangle is considered one of the best job markets in the country. In fact, Forbes magazine says it is the best.
School districts
Know in what school district your potential investment exists.
Wake County
Durham County
Chambers of Commerce
Know the people and efforts behind the economic climate of the Triangle.
Raleigh
Durham
Cary
Apex
Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Area Newspapers
Read up on the community you're of which you're about to be a part.
Durham/Chapel Hill: The Herald Sun
Raleigh/Cary/Triangle: News & Observer