Out of state landlord needing to file an eviction in Bluffton SC

[Melissa Faraias]

Hello BP community,

I am an out-of-state landlord with a rental property in Bluffton SC. The tenants, who were always good, fell on hard times and could no longer keep up with rent payments. I decided to work with them but this turned into a long process of approximately 6 months. However, even though they both have jobs now, they still do not pay the weekly rent that they promised to pay. Finally I came to my senses and served them a 'Notice to pay rent or vacate by the 10th of January' after which I plan to file an eviction. I have never filed an eviction before, and that too in a different state. Are there any landlords here who have experience with filing evictions in SC?  I appreciate any guidance. Thank you in advance for your help.