Gambling is short-term speculative play; that's flipping,  that's Vegas slots, sports betting.

I didn't make much money, but the most valuable aspect of the experience for me was learning how to find crafts people, acting as my own general contractor, and then learning what order in which to do repairs and improvements.

I would love to connect and share valuable knowledge.

I hate to say it, but this is when a PM would be really valuable and you need to decide if the stress and time suck is worth the "savings."

Keep in mind that Myrtle Beach is a big destination for Bike Week (Spring and Fall), Youth sporting tournaments year round, golf and conventioneers. 

Affordable living, great economy, fantastic sports teams and entertainment. 

These platforms offer valuable insights and a supportive community.Local Real Estate Meetups: Attend meetups and local REI (Real Estate Investors) clubs.

This will help you identify neighborhoods with potential for good returns.Calculators and Spreadsheets: As someone who appreciates data, you'll find Bigger Pockets' Rental Property Calculator extremely valuable.

Long Beach has it’s own airport and will host the majority of the 2028 Olympics water sports at the newly rebuilt Long Beach Olympic Aquatic Center.Long Beach has some of the best kite-surfing on the west coast, good beginner traditional surfing waves, and stand-up paddle boarding and canoeing through the Naples canals.

Each project, successful or not, teaches valuable lessons that improve your skills and knowledge for future endeavors.