Quote from @Dalton Dillon: Thanks for your response @Joe Villeneuve Possibly my question could be more specific but maybe instead of a response like that, you could ask questions to help narrow down an answer?

I've heard this stat or stats like it before and while I would suspect a very high percentage of millionaires got that way through real estate and maybe 90% have used real estate in part to become a millionaire, I sincerely doubt that 90% of millionaires got to be millionaires exclusively or even predominantly through real estate. 

I like to look for locations that are good, and that I’d feel safe and comfortable living in if I was a single woman with a couple of kids.

The neighborhoods between Park Circle and Hanahan will likely do well long term as well. 

If Trump is in office, this is what you can expect:✅ Deregulation & Business GrowthTrump has always been pro-business, pro-entrepreneur, and anti-regulation.That means less government interference, fewer roadblocks for businesses, and a pro-capitalist environment.Expect him to cut funding to agencies like the SEC, the IRS, and other regulatory bodies that slow down investment and deal-making.More tax incentives for small businesses, investors, and real estate developers.✅ Tariffs & “America First” ManufacturingTrump has made it clear—he’s bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.Expect tariffs on China, Mexico, and other foreign producers—forcing companies to reinvest in American infrastructure, factories, and real estate.That means more demand for industrial real estate, warehouses, and logistics hubs right here in the U.S.And guess who’s already looking into those opportunities?

How can you read a deal as a slam dunk and what does that look like for you? 

You want to look for like/kind SOLD properties to compare so, single family to single family and multi to multi (2-4). 

Like everything in real estate, it comes down to negotiating a good deal upfront.

Short-term rentals (STRs) are highly regulated, particularly downtown, so areas like Mount Pleasant, James Island, and North Charleston may offer more flexibility.

I feel like these are my only options:- House Hack: Would I still need to pay the 6% tax rate if I'm getting rental property insurance?