I lean more toward taking it slow, and buying one property at a time and really focusing on the numbers and making sure they cash flow well, as that's really my goal.

Learn everything you can, and if you have the figurative balls - and someone who has done it to lean on, get a fixer.

@Jonathan Bombaci this is where I’m strongly leaning. 

Update: I am in negotiations but leaning toward accepting the offer regardless.

Did you find any good july 4th deals , Location is immaterial , Just post here .If you dont have a good deal , but have a good strategy , post it hereI am leaning towards the Kitchen sets in home depot , they seem to be pretty well discounted .

@Jay Hinrichs I've heard good things about Park Circle and the North Charleston area would actually be more convenient for me location wise for work but I was concerned about the quality of schools not attracting families to that area and that eventually limiting my potential renters...

@Jeremy Taggart  I agree, I’m leaning more towards selling, as you said, due to negative cash flow.

If there was anything like a convenience store, dry cleaner, garage, etc., you want a phase 3 environmental study.Financials: get 3-years income and expense statements, monthly rent rolls, and select income tax returns. 

If I got a buyer to sell me their house for a discounted price (in exchange for convenience & speed), I believe I could get the bank to give me a loan due to the collateral (physical property), and credit score (currently began building).

The sales brokers conveniently forget about that part of the equation.