I'm not sure how to articulate it but, basically this bit of knowledge saves me a bunch of time and kind of surprised it hasn't come up in any of the books, articles, or videos I've been learning from.

Quote from @Sara Kumar: Go to YouTube and search for "real estate negotiation training," and you'll find plenty of videos.

I'm no longer in the position to house hack, I currently own my SF property here in Miami.I like the idea of SC, NC - But my question still persists, if I choose one of the two, I'd like to hear some feedback from people who are in those states and which strategy they find works best.Thanks!

I believe this leaves you with more housing stock to choose from because you aren't in an area surrounded by Illinois.

If it were me, I'd rather make less money and carefully choose who I want to coach. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Your time is better spent mastering the market you choose than chasing the 'best' one.

Did that help choosing that specific location?

Here are some ideas to get you started:1.Educate Yourself: Start with the basics—read books, listen to podcasts, and watch real estate videos (BiggerPockets is an excellent resource).

Get informed about real estate investing by watching videos.