Upon "googling" I see where some folks include Debit Cards as not having to send 1099's, but I want to be certain.A lot of contractors lump their labor and materials together.

Get a title search done. 

In search of lender for house hack in Austin area.

Google permit expeditor or ask the county who typically is used.4.

I've used the search feature on this forum but didn't have much luck.Are there any US investors, hard money lenders, or groups that invest in flips outside of the United States, specifically in Europe (Netherlands, Spain, etc.)?

Unsure about STR regulations in Charleston but I would advise you to search "arbitrage" on this forum and read up on the hundreds of pros and cons responses here before diving in to any market using the arbitrage model.

Hey @Isaiah Cortez, here are the deets on STRs via the city - https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/departments-a-h/de...I don't have any real insights on the area, but do a search and you will find some details.

Google it on the BBB to read for yourself.Did you not get any leads or did you not get the kind of leads you was anticipating?

Yes both states have licensing requirements for contractors and subcontractors which can be found with a simple google search

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.