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Make sure you factor in your flood insurance cost and I would also require renters to have additional flood insurance for contents on top of their regular renters insurance.

Ah, should’ve known :/What about regular FHA with 3.5% down - how long until i could get on the deed and refi?  

Not looking for hard money, just a regular mortgage from a local bank.

Asset protection entities and strategies complement regular insurance, because insurance doesn't cover you in all scenarios.

The property next door is identical but is a single family home with two less bedrooms.  

The property next door is identical but is a single family home with two less bedrooms.

Many tenants change their phone numbers on a semi regular basis.

I was wondering if there are people from Columbia or Lexington, SC who hold regular local meetings so I can get to meet people who can help educate me.

If you are in an area where the market will allow you to collect last month's rent in addition to security and first, I'd get them on a payment plan to come up with the last month's rent in addition to regular rent payments.