Any way around paying the very high property tax, school tax etc. in SC?  

Im more a hands on learning definitely and as far as living in a unit i couldn't yet because its out of the kids school district  plus the limited space. but thats the goal, to buy a small air or inn to manage and run for work while still renting in our district and then looking to buy since we're renters again!

Does this renter have kids that are in school?

And always set aside reserves for the unexpected.always look at location, schools and is there an area that is gentrifying where we could take advantage of better appreciation Inspections are paramount.

I've definitely seen parents purchase properties close to campus to house their kids while they're at school, it's a solid move.

Just old school grunt work. 

Go old school on this.

Plus, just the Holding cost for one month at say 7% of $50mm is $3.5mm just for one month.If you're in your 4th year of school or the trades, do you have both of them covered? 

I agree different city if your talking school district quality that is a huge issue to me.

Taxes are just as expensive as Elmira but the schools and the town are much better.