Charleston, South Carolina's housing market continues to exhibit growth and competitiveness.

I will continue learning and reading.

Take your time to clarify your goals, and be ready to continually learn and network along the way.Remember, each step you take is a valuable experience that brings you closer to success.

I look forward to continuing that drive and build on the experience when I return to the US. 

If you hire a PM, your financial account structure can be simpler.If you plan to continue purchasing rentals, I like some key accounts at the "management" level (income, opex, tax, owncp, reserve) and only have 1 checking account per property to prevent having 100 accounts and unnecessary complexity.

So seems like a decent play for cash flow but not much for appreciation.

Is it better to be  referred to one than to continue wasting time looking for one?

Are you going to continue your investing locally? 

This can also bolster your case if the tenants continue to act in bad faith.

However, if single-family homes prove financially viable, I’m happy to continue building in that niche.Since these homes and projects are significantly cheaper than my market, the risk is relatively lower for me and can do at least two at a time.The ChallengeOne of the biggest hurdles is finding reliable contractors and subcontractors in the area.