When you are considering properties in the area, how do you assess in advance if there is going to be a major issue with the remediation if you are moving quickly to jump on a deal? 

They say they work off the property's assessed  value. 

Contractors, REALTORS, and Lenders are a dime a dozen; it's just a matter of doing your homework.Good Property Managers? 

Some folks will argue properties are typically taxed less than their fair market value, and that may be true, but it's the amount of annual taxes your pay (regardless of actual value or assessment) that will affect your bottom line.Additionally, until the recent market correction both property values and rents have increased at a rapid rate.

I can share dozens of other stories of various real estate related "surprises" and "adventures" that I have been a part of over the last 13 years as I worked to grow my portfolio from that one duplex to just over 160 rental units today, but I think this post is long enough already!  

Check with your local Real Estate Association, get an equity line against your house, pay friends and family an interest rate for their cash investment, etc.TAX SALE PROCEDURES - South CarolinaTaxes, Penalties and RolloverAll taxes are due and payable between the thirtieth day of September and the fifteenth day of January after their assessment in each year.

The other dozen are screen shots of their “terms and conditions” on the website.

Would you recommend periodic check-ins at the property to assess for upkeep and potential maintenance issues?

In fact on average we consistently support a dozen or so coastal STR investors annually acquire and launch five star AirBnB's. - Pacific Wonderland.

Property taxes are high relative to the assessment values also.