Where I live in SC you HAVE to have local knowledge to make things work. 

Also, check local zoning and park rules to ensure flexibility with different housing types.

Thank you,Phil Don’t have any experience with the mentioned mentors, but I do have 45 years experience in commercial real estate investing.Flipping (wholesaling) commercial properties require the same base of knowledge (real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance) that is a foundational requirement for flipping residential properties; PLUS, extensive knowledge of the commercial property TYPE one is trying to engage with, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market for the subject property type. 

Something like $1,200 for the local “fancy upgrade”.

Quote from @Ray Joseph: If you attend a local meetup, I'm sure you'll find investors that operate in other cities or states.And you have thousands of out-of-state investors to mingle with right here!

Some ways to find that person is local Real Estate Investor Facebook groups, local Real Estate Investor Associations, Realtors who list multiple properties for other investors, Bigger Pockets website's forum, and local property managers.You will also want to try to get on the buyer's list for local real estate wholesalers.To Your Success!

Here are the steps:Contact your local county assessor’s office to obtain the application form.Complete the form with details about the property and the transfer.Submit the application along with any required documentation, such as proof of purchase or transfer.Follow up with the assessor’s office to ensure your application is processed.ConclusionThe ATI Exemption is a powerful tool for property investors in South Carolina.

., when looking at small towns, focus on markets with strong rental demand—whether from visitors, local workers, or a growing economy.

We have a decent amount of cash to be able to invest so I'm trying to figure out what kinds of investment strategies local RE experts in Spain are doing.

That’s the magic of real estate compounding over time, and it’s stories like yours that really highlight this.. from what i read in the street journal, that slow build often outperforms shorter-term stategies.From an investor-friendly agent’s perspective, being willing to dig into the neighborhoods (driving for dollars) and having a robust network.. from probate attorneys to local contractors.. can pay off big.