There’s nothing worse than a lender that over promises and then can’t deliver (sometimes they don’t even review your file before giving you the pre-approval letter and assuring you that all is well, charge you for the appraisal and let you go through inspection and pay for that out of pocket too, then their underwriters get involved and discover some reason they can’t process the loan leaving you high and dry).

There is an excess of people (demand) who want a limited amount (supply) of something in a specific area.

But my issue is that the pipeline either runs dry on the top funnel or I cant get bids out fast enough. 

You might have an expectation of 30-90 DOM to sell a property in the US meanwhile you are realistically looking at 6-18+ months in DR.  I

This information is needed for excess fund research and REO properties.

With real estate your cash distribution is not from the asset it is based on the cash flow that you are getting in excess from the monthly rent.

When the money dries up, they'll abandon your property and leave you with a bill.If your property is capable of producing a greater return as a corporate rental or short-term rental, I recommend you educate yourself on how to do that and then do it yourself.

With a $500k investment you could probably easily grow to a $1.65M, 6 units portfolio, with cash flow in excess of $2,500/mo, all while reducing your structure count from 6 to 2.

You are so right that property management will suck you dry!  

Most older homes in SC are ventilated and breathe fairly well, so mold in the living space/attic typically isnt an issue unless there is a water leak where there is constant, excessive moisture.