and I gotta tell you it's really fun to get to see the impact of my legacy gifts while I'm still around to watch my children prosper.  

It kills 2 birds with 1 stone in the sense that it offers me evidence that the property is cleaned and everything is in place before guests arrive and watching video after guest departs helps me make sure everything is there, and nothing is missing / damaged from last group.

You paid 1% origination, closing, legal etc, and 4.5% interest.  

Whether it's gathering around the tree, sharing laughter over a meal, or watching the magic in your loved ones’ eyes, there’s nothing like the comfort of being home for the holidays.Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

What are the watch outs or steps that you recommend?

In my experience those that go alone often times don't end up closing any deals because it's information overload and they're drinking out of a fire hydrant and don't have any guidance to tell them what to focus on.

The rental deals in my area are not even close to what I was doing before.

A seller could also refuse to pay any concessions for buyers closing costs, appraisal required repairs, etc. but it would be to their own detriment.

Let me know if you'd like an intro.On the investment property piece, watch out for the investment property tax rates in SC if youre not already aware of them. 

For perspective, last April I closed on a new construction loan (build to rent) with a turnkey company there (Rent to Retirement).