I started digging deeper (which I probably should have done sooner) and it turns out, they've been on the market since March.

I have some of the required funds in a HYSA, but will most likely need to draw from another account and I'm curious which method is the most efficient in terms of taxes/capital gains, penalties, loan repayments, etc.Based on my previous transactions in the market, I estimate ~$45k cash to close: $20k for the down payment, $15k for closing costs and prepaids, and $10k of starting reserves.

If you’ve got property and aren’t well-versed in an accounting software I’d recommend starting with a good accountant and quickly adding a good bookkeeper.

You can also start exploring a house hack to utilize the lower DP

I’d suggest starting with local credit unions or community banks—they’re often more flexible with investment properties.

It's a little ways away from Charleston, which has kept it off the radar, but it's starting to become a more significant beach destination.

When you start raising money, the kinds of investors you're going to get are individuals who want to make a better return than the stock market. 

I live in Boston, but I was advised to start my real estate business elsewhere as Boston is very competitive.

Other introverts will feel comfortable with you and that could actually help your journey......more important qualities are honesty, integrity and being a harder worker than others.Just be yourself and go get started.

Starting to look at possibly investing there.Great, but also expensive and competitive.