Most agents aren't worth their pay, so it's going to be the cheapest one to get me the basics contractually as the investor but as a first time homebuyer or someone not seasoned you need their intel & savvy.

Most older homes in SC are ventilated and breathe fairly well, so mold in the living space/attic typically isnt an issue unless there is a water leak where there is constant, excessive moisture.

@ J Scott would you say that FTF flip is a good route to go for newbie investors or do they only work with seasoned investors?

The insurance market is very tight right now especially on older buildings.Many carriers who have policies on the books will not accept those same properties as "new business" or if they do the rates are 2x-10x what the current policy premium is. 

That related to older system of tax certificate sales that turned into tax deeds without any judicial action taking place.

If you're in an area with mainly young families or maybe an older generation who just want to live by themselves and not be bothered with people living in the same structure as them, then the home is probably less valuable.One thing I do with some of my investments is to convert it in a way that is easy to be removed.

Memphis in general does have some multifamily stock, though perhaps not as much as some other older cities.

Commercial brokers will know more becasue they have to... they get the contract and hand it off and the deals i have done there i get inspection addendum's written by the attorneys and boy that is very dysfunctional.. no explanations as they are getting flat fee's and spend zero time doing what needs to be done to keep transactions together the little things the public does not see. but anyway thought provoking.... 100.00 and hour is a pittance to a seasoned agent.. don't see that flying.. but to a mid level or starter who comes from a back ground of getting paid by the hour..

Families and older individuals tend to be more stable than young professionals.  2.

I am a new agent and working with other seasoned investors in Indianapolis and looking to connect with other agents and investors to expand my network.