There are some decent spots that do well and are more affordable than Raleigh.Also I bought during the winter during slow season, great neighborhood but horrible photos, clutter everywhere, original condition.

Like your original post, I heard most people recommend these two communities.

I'm originally from Surfside Beach though I haven't lived their since I left for college.  

It was originally held in his trust. 

For Realtors, most MLS's also offer an assumable search (for those that are identified correctly) when noted investors can find this information on additional details at the bottom of real estate sites like Zillow and Realtor.com under 'Terms' usually it will say conventional, cash, assumable...Title companies can be helpful with verifying the original loan balance and original note date which is a good indicator of the sellers note rate and how much principal they've paid down based on an ordinary amortization schedule. 

From the Louisville, KY area originally with rentals in Indiana so not MO but close!

For the first few years I would post during renovations and even show the units to multiple applicants but I found that 98% of them lacked the vision to be able to “see” what the finished project would look like and then after the original pictures were sent or the showing I lost pretty much all of the applicants.

Originally posted by @John Thedford:@Sue Kelly this is federal law...applies to all 50 states.  

Wholesalers take that original contract and will assign it to and end-buyer (you) for a small fee.

I was originally just considering converting my IRA to Roth while it still makes sense with my income and current tax code before thinking about real estate.