Your profile says you are from CA, are you a long distance investor or are you local?  

Metrics and local zoning rules and regulation awareness is the key.  

Charleston etc. is that folks there are HIGHLY dependent on local attorneys to do their paper work/ escrow functions prep deeds etc etc. 

We chose to move our business accounts to a smaller local bank to help grow our relationship. 

I invest locally and invest out of state, and the main issue for most is the shiny diamond syndrome providing you the reasons why investing (insert area here) is the best place. 

Here are a few tips:Asset Management: Holding your property in the LLC can protect your personal assets, but check with an attorney or CPA to ensure it’s set up correctly and complies with local laws.Rent Collection: Collecting rent through the LLC simplifies accounting and keeps personal and business finances separate, which is a big plus for taxes and liability.Property Management: Since you’re self-managing, the LLC can be used to formalize agreements, pay vendors, and manage expenses—treating it like a professional operation.Just make sure to consult an attorney or accountant to align your setup with your goals.

Sure, generally I like the properties near the walkway over the hudson, near Marist or by Vassar Medical Center.

https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2023-05-26/supreme-court-ruling-on-municipal-foreclosures-will-preserve-equity-for-massachusetts-homeowners thank you will give it a a read appreciate it.!!

You can also list on Facebook Marketplace, join local Section 8 Facebook groups, or contact CMHA directly - they often have a list of people looking.

Sadly it is always overvalued for the locals as well.For context: the same comparable duplex a client purchased for $750k last february 2023 in Lil Havana is now asking $925k.