Gives you the highest chance of winning the offer with the seller and avoid all cash.If you have any specific questions feel free to reach out or email me I enjoy helping and talking REI.Thank you for this!!!

I can't advise you on what to do specifically.

Checking out their track records in specific locations is key.

More specifically can you get utilities to the site?

Looking for a STR agency/Agent or Property Manager to look for properties to rent in the greater Charleston area, specifically, Summerville, Beaufort or Mt.

Feel free to DM with any specific questions or just to connect.

The only way to answer that in general (whether house hacking in today's market is still a good option) or for a particular property, is to learn how to run the numbers and analyze a specific property to see whether it will be able to stand on its own as an investment when you move out someday.There are a lot of resources here on BP for doing that but I'd just say, make sure the assumptions you're putting into your spreadsheet or deal analyzer are realistic.Make sure the rents (especially for vacant units or pro-forma #s) are realistic by doing your own rent comps; make sure the mortgage rate is realistic by doing some research online and/or talking to some mortgage folks; make sure insurance #s are realistic by getting a couple of quotes for the # of units and zip code / area you're looking in; etc.I hope that helps, and good luck 😊

To scale, I’d focus on defining financial goals, targeting specific property types, diversifying, and building a solid network.

Just cause they don't fit your investment criteria, we shouldn't steer other people away from them.

@Mindy Rosscup, you want a contract that is specific to the laws of your state.