Military moving to Sumter or Columbia SC

[Christopher Tinsley]

I'm military and about to get stationed at Shaw AFB in Sumter SC. I'm wondering what the real estate market is like in Columbia and Sumter (Is it a good time to buy)? I'll be looking to buy a multifamily and I'd like to know what the rental market is like in Sumter or Columbia. Also If there are any good agents that work well with investors in the area.

[Russ Scheider]

It's always a good time to buy!  It's never a good time to over-pay.  Just make sure you buy at a price that preserves some equity (discounted price), and in an area that is stable or up-and-coming.  I do most of my work in Charleston, but we are expanding to Columbia now.  I only know a few Columbia-area realtors so far:

@Christopher Bunge  lots of experience.  Works hard. Knows the area.

Dusty Keefe  (Dusty is primarily an investor.  Good guy to know)

Jacob Barnhill  Air Force veteran, agressive realtor.

I need to meet a few more good Columbia-area realtors myself.  Please share if you find some.

BP prohibits me from posting contact info for the realtors I know.  Contact me via private message and I am happy to share.