Start by researching local regulations and working with an agent experienced in vacation rentals.

I’ve done 1 rental property and sold it to gain capital and did 1 flip that didn’t go so well so not 100% experienced to say the least.

It's an exciting journey that can offer both financial rewards and personal satisfaction.

I want to use this forum to meet other real estate professionals (experienced and newbies) and hopefully find business partners.

We are working on more resources to help new and experienced hosts here at BiggerPockets.

Biggest red flag, many EXPERIENCED and NEW LOs do is overpromising and under delivering. 

There are conditions that must be met.Also, I believe the taxes are higher in Richland County than Lexington County, but I don't like there, so I don't have personal experience with that.

I would get more details on the numbers and go through it with an experienced investor. 23% expense ratio is laughable for any apartment building, let alone an old class c product.

Since it's already an expensive area, I worry that waiting too long could make it even harder to afford a home when I eventually want to move out of my parents’ house.Looking for advice from experienced investors—what would you do in my situation?

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