Buying real estate without debt is not a very attractive proposition for investors. 

You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.

The guy that turns on and off the lights in the P&G lobby has a couple million in stock.

Focusing on the best quality real estate will allow you secure more favorable financing terms, more likely to achieve favorable exits/refinances, more likely to attract the best capital partners.

Owner occupied united increased by 8.4%"Still, although the overall share of households that rented decreased, the number of rented units increased by over a million units (43.3 million to 44.6 million)."

Nd what housing is currently attracting the highest CoC and total returns potential - studio - 1bd, 2 - 4bd, or 5+bd?  

I don't think you would actually be able to purchase and maintain the policy with $750,000 replacement cost if they think it would cost $1.3 million to rebuild. 

And of course all the events and attractions that draw people to Myrtle Beach are just 20 minutes away.In addition to Murrells Inlet, I would consider the adjacent Surfside Beach... which sits right between Garden City Beach and Myrtle Beach. 

Position these as limited-time deals to attract budget-conscious travelers.Be Responsive and Personable: Guests often book based on their interaction with a host.

The better theming will attract a higher quality customer that understands the value.