@Carter McGillTo begin investing in real estate, you must educate yourself, decide on your investment strategy, evaluate your financial status, study the area market, connect with other local investors, find investment opportunities, secure financing preapproval, carry out extensive due diligence, submit an offer, and move forward.Learn about real estate investment by reading books, listening to podcasts, using the internet, and connecting with knowledgeable investors.

All though humbly speaking we have the nicests product and the number one location in that little city. !! 

I have spent hours, and days, in search of distressed property and locating a buyer thereafter.

HM lenders, depending on the lender, want to make sure you are using your cash and not borrowing money that isn't collateralized (secured by real assets). 

.- Always own 50% of portfolio with cash owned properties.Portfolio should then be secure and cashflow positive.Just my opinion 😁

You will finally locate the ideal property for your home hacking objectives in Columbia, South Carolina if you are aggressive, persistent, and knowledgeable in your real estate investment endeavors.Good luck!

In this case since your family is the seller and knows there are no title issues, it's a pretty safe bet you wouldn't need that policy.In regards to lein position, you should have a promissory note secured by a deed of trust that gets recorded ahead of any other encumbrances and that's what keeps you in 1st position. 

_r=0&abt=0002&abg=1Here’s my synopsis: We are all involved in real estate because we know how to, or we are trying to learn how to, generate a secure and attractive rate of return on our money.I regularly double or triple my money or more buying and selling vacant land.

@Hayden Kerns- thanks .....no guarantees on  either  property appreciation or inndex  fund returns .....I would  recommend a combination of both ....if you had to choose one or the  other to maximize growth over  a long term - the index  fund is likely  a better bet  ...this is also very ddependent  on location or the property - 

Stop looking for "good deals,"....instead focus on buying a quality asset in a quality location.