He also said my GC could complete the install and knock 20k off the total, which I would do, so the total seems to be 355k to get the home in place.

I have looked at other coastal markets that are less expensive than Charleston proper.

If the Warranty Deed has been properly recorded, the court deems that, as "constructive notice".

When you have studied your market properly you should be able to provide the answer of if single family or residential multifamily is better for cash flow. 1% rule was for a time when almost all deals were decent as a way to rule out the lessor deals and concentrate on the best deals.

Windows should be installed this week.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

Trust invests the cash to make the payments on the installment sale to the seller.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

I have broken down 4 key benefits to a retirement account: 1) Compounding interest in the absence of taxation (particularly with a Roth IRA) 2) Ability to self-direct into alternative assets, like real estate, private real estate partnerships/syndications, crypto, gold & silver and other alternative investments. 3) Credit protection (see state specific laws), but generally inherent protections. 4) Upon death, if setup properly, probate avoidance 

The reason is that one wants to be able to properly avail themselves to the laws and protection of the corresponding state where the property lies.