In my market (Columbia, SC) almost everyone requires a 12 month lease so vacancy isn't an issue unless you wait too long to sign students.

But hey if someone is interested in bidding for tax deeds, knock yourself out here is the info below per the DC.Gov website (note phone numbers, emails, links and contact info are DC government) http://dc.gov/node/409122 Discount Tax SaleNotice is hereby given that all real properties, which were bid back to the District of Columbia during the July 2015 Real Property Tax Sale and were not sold at the subsequent special deed sale and have not been redeemed, will be offered for sale by the Office of Tax and Revenue (

I am looking for a reputable turnkey company in Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC my research has only led me to property managers that don't sell turnkey properties.Can anyone suggest a reputable turnkey company in the areas above? 

(York, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, Clover, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Aiken, Chester, etc)Thanks, Letron

There are long term employers such as Nike, Columbia, Intel, Adidas, etc.

Not sure if this is what you're looking for but try this:Real Estate Finance I - iTunes Video - Joshua Kahr, Columbia UniversityReal Estate Finance III - iTunes Video - Joshua Kahr, Columbia University

Columbia, SC seems to have some opportunities on a quick MLS search. 

I am doing that here in Columbia, SC and have 2 companies banking with a local bank.

@Chris RosenbergCaro - Smart Financial Solutions4480 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29209

Haven't in Beacon Hill but have in Columbia City and I'd say I'd buy West of Delridge and the closer to 35th the better.