Looking to Relocate

[DB Bailin]

Hello all,

My name is Darren and I reside in Baltimore. I am looking to relocate my family to the greater Charleston area in the next 12-16 months, as we have vacationed here multiple times and has always been a dream of ours. My question is threefold, 1. Which neighborhoods would you recommend to live in (good schools and reasonable beach proximity are preferences), 2. Areas of Charleston to Invest (fix-n-flip and/or buy/hold) 3. If anyone is looking to potentially create a JV or partnership of sorts so I may become acclimated?

Mt pleasant currently is at the top of the list, but if there are any good recommendations on the 'west side' of the city I am all ears. Thanks in advance!

-Darren

[Sharee Mason]

@DB Bailin,

What part of Baltimore are you from?  I was born in Essex and still have family in Dundalk.  

I am a Realtor in this area as well as an investor, and I do buy & hold.  I can help you out if you decide to go farther West.  I am in Summerville and try to focus my investing in Summerville, Ladson, North Charleston and sometimes Goose Creek and Moncks Corner.  It sounds like Troy has you covered closer to the beach, but if you decide to come farther inland to these areas, don't hesitate to contact me.  I'm happy to help.  

I have two children, and decided to buy our primary residence in Summerville.  Dorchester County is known for having the better schools in this area.  We originally looked in North Charleston but decided against a great property there because it is outside the DD2 school districts that I wanted.  I can't speak to the schools in Mt. Pleasant or West Ashley, as I don't know enough about them.