2342 Bernard StreetRaleigh, NC 27608Price: $269,000

Inside the Beltline. Under $300,000. Go ahead and read that again. This is a rare address. Moments from Five Points, The Village District, Glenwood South, and North Hills, with the Crabtree Creek Greenway just 0.2 miles from the front door. It's the kind of location that does the heavy lifting before anyone even steps inside. And inside is ready. Freshly painted, new light fixtures throughout, upgraded granite countertops, and a quiet natural light that fills the space without trying. A back patio. Plenty of parking. One level, no stairs, no fuss. Here's where it gets interesting for the investor buyer: short term rentals are permitted by the HOA and properties in this exact community are already operating as successful Airbnbs, commanding $200+ a night. The median long term rental in the subdivision closes at $1,595 a month. Vacant and updated, this gem is ready to enter the rental pool immediately. And if you're thinking this place should just be yours, we agree. Morning coffee on the patio, the Greenway just around the corner, the best of Raleigh a few minutes in every direction. Some people call that an investment of a different kind. Welcome to the quiet corner of Raleigh where everything is within reach. The best value in the community won't introduce itself twice.