Just a heads-up: with the way the insurance market has been here over the past couple of years, this is accurate as of today, but things could look very different (for better or worse) in 6+ months.

@Nick RaffetyIt’s great that you’re thinking ahead and open to investing outside Charleston!

Would definitely recommend finding a partner who can help walk you through this if you decide to move ahead. 

Love the place most of the time (not a fan of Tokyo rush hours trains).

Go ahead and file for the eviction.

I say this not to discourage you, but rather to encourage you to prepare for what lies ahead so that you have the best chance of success. 

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

I haven't thought as far ahead as looking at potential areas to buy property.

I want to get ahead of things before it becomes too overwhelming to switch PMS.Any advice and insights would be appreciated.

If it’s a blanket loan they would talk to the lender ahead of time.