You'll find that rental property investing isn't scary at all and a great property manager can actually save you more money than they will cost!

Overall, Charleston's housing market is experiencing steady growth, with increasing home values and a competitive environment for buyers

Nope......i heard of it on a podcast though.i actually have studied banking and economics for the last year and a half.

One with low cash, one with some owner financing and a little less price. 

We have a parking lot, a dumpster, a few picnic tables, a small playground, a small dipping pool, and a "dog park," which is really just a fenced in grassy area.  

Purchasing a property for your child while they attend college can be a strategic investment and a great way to provide them with stable housing.

Your mentor’s advice about starting with a rental property is solid, and a duplex could be a great option for house hacking.

I had similar with duplex and ended up having to foot the bill but it was determined the break was on my property and resolved with yard excavation and a fat repair bill. 

Also, the state of formation is likely where internal disputes would be brought among LLC members, so if you and a partner and/or spouse live in CA, you probably want to arbitrate in CA if the two of you had a disagreement.

@Diego L.That's actually an interesting situation and a case where revocable trust may make sense.