This is a personal choice, I know.

I think it's a great idea to pay off school/car loans first - will always look better in the lenders' eyes.In terms of your choices for your next move - I don't think you can go wrong with Raleigh, Denver nor Austin.

Being on the state line will give you the choice of which state offers the best residence/real estate/tax laws and investment opportunities. 

Thanks in advance,Ryan

@Ryan Toth  my arrival to Charleston was quite by accident but it did not take a 2 by four to the head to figure out what was going on.I was first approached with doing 4  fix and flip short term loans.. form one of my very OLD time clients of 15 years..

My name is Ryan, and I reside in northern San Diego county.

I would attempt to save the existing drain field, perhaps it may only need to be flushed; have your septic guy give you some alternative suggestions and make the replacement the last choice as it is the most expensive.  

@Ryan Kopczykis with southeast professional title and I have been using them for years.I have a mortgage company that can help foreign investors.

That was my choice as well (to simply address the letter to the owner and not mention anything about the passing).  

Ryan