House-Hacking in Charleston, SC make sense?

[Colten Powell]

I am new to real-estate investing and reside in Charleston, SC. I am looking for a duplex/townhome to try and "House-hack". I know that this comes with many advantages and it does make me feel more confident in purchasing. However, I am personally having a hard time finding many duplexes. I have been specifically looking in West Ashley area, and a little in James Island. I have not gone into deep research, but I have reached out to some agents and looked on all the cites I have access to, but am more so just asking. Are there great deals to still be made in the west Ashley for this type of property? I do not expect to live for free by any means, but at least have some money off the top of my own living expense. I do not plan to buy until September/October.