I would recommend if you are looking for a place to enjoy for yourself in addition to reducing rental income, then just search in an area you enjoy, like SC.You already know the area, you know how much people are paying for rentals in that area, and you know what makes a good rental based on what you enjoy.

Also @Austin Fruechting, @Nathan Brooks, @Ian Reeves, and @Andrew Syrios for their inspirational podcasts- really enjoyed them all!

Hello,My husband and I are new to Bigger Pockets and are enjoying all the information, resources, and support it has to offer.

Relax and enjoy living in the greatest economic engine on the planet!

Either way, That's gotta be worth a few grand a month to the right 'ghost hunter' tenants who either enjoy them personally or exploit them professionally. or both. 

@Paolo Agostinelli I really enjoyed reading your response to @Daniel DeSurra about the Pittsburgh market.

(On a more general note, I am becoming increasingly interested in real estate investment and am enjoying this hobby!)

If they are truly in love with it, are enjoying their life in that home, and intend to die there then no amount of money is going to separate them from that house. 

I've outlined various ways people can enjoy investing profitably, here is a sample spreadsheet that you may want to consider:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/600/topics/58...

I recently sold my first "for sale by owner" and enjoyed the work so much that I am in the process of pursuing my real estate license.