So if she doesn't sign and she has violated her precious lease since she didn't pay rent for 6 months, how would I get her out of the property? 

For example, around Atlanta you have Chattanooga, Greenville, Newnan, Macon, Augusta, etc. 

may want to narrow your circle a little as "up to 4 hours away" from Columbia, SC would include major metro cities such as Atlanta & Augusta Georgia, Charlotte North Carolina, and Charleston South Carolina (just to name a few).

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Augusta.

I had some cash that helped me do a 25% down payment and the closing fees.the house was in need of some attention nothing major but painting and some little fixing that made it unattractive to other buyers but a precious project for me .What was the outcome?

I would also suggest Augusta, Macon, and Brunswick, GA.

@Matias GuarchThank you Matias, I will definitely reach out especially if you have experience in the plateau area, it’s definitely a rough market and could use some precious advice !

Your relationship with your Dad is far too precious to risk over things like this.Specifically, you need to outline when, how and what percentage of the business will transfer to you. 

We were looking around the areas of Bangor, Portland, and Augusta, as well as nearer the coast.

Trying to get the maximum out of the precious capital available.