Another option is to estimate value based on potential income and market cap rates, which can give you an investor’s perspective.

This market is huge.My only advise would be always searching for deals and running the number using the calculators the BP has.

I pull permits for removal of load bearing walls, addition of bathrooms or bedrooms, addition of footage.

- Find ways to provide real value: Whether it’s market insights, deal structuring ideas, or even helping investors improve cash flow, being a problem-solver makes you stand out

You will likely need to find something off market.

Any additional will be refunded a few weeks after the auction. 

I have looked at other coastal markets that are less expensive than Charleston proper.

New builds-broke even in the '08 market on two spec homes, built my own home from the ground up twelve years ago(400k in equity). 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I pull pretty solid lists, I find a lot of my deals off market, just thought I could reach more if I have a few full time callers on the phones.While i'm at it, how are you guys finding good deals in today's world?