You’ve already got a solid foundation—understanding market trends, deal structuring, and negotiations will give you a great head start.I would recommend focusing on learning one niche at a time.

Charleston, South Carolina's housing market continues to exhibit growth and competitiveness.

The markets have changed quickly, and what worked 5 years ago may differ significantly from what will drive success today.

@Jim LynchSome typical minimum tenant screening requirements look like the following, but it depends on your market:-Renter has a gross monthly income of 3x more than the monthly rent-Minimum credit score of 650-Renter must have no prior evictions-No felons (or other notable criminal history)There are a number of different tenant screening softwares out there such as Zillow Rental Manager, TransUnion SmartMove, etc.Be sure to complete an employment verification by contacting the renter's employer and confirm the details they shared with you, landlord verification (if they have a previous landlord), credit check, and background check.

We scan and analyze every new listing in an investor's target markets and send an email alert of high-potential properties based on their custom criteria. 

There is a ton of DD to do on a MF property, are you doing an environmental study, a reserve study, analyzing the T-12, market study to show there is room to increase rents (of course every seller states rents are underpriced)... 

@Zack Whiting - You are in a top tier market for investment properties!

And for once I bought at the right time in the market 6 years ago.. just my property taxs will save me 1k a month compared to Oregon..

Older homes that aren’t elevated could suffer major damage when the next storm hits.Many expect market saturation in the coming months, as flippers are snapping up flood-damaged properties.

I would choose the strategy that best fits your strengths (unfair advantages) and what the market in your area demands.