Looking for recommendations on great property managers for small multi unit 1-2 in the Charleston,SC. 

You will need to go speaker to the planners office and see if your project is even feasible with the current zoning.

Typically, when evaluating and underwriting deals, we do not project a 100% occupancy rate to avoid overly optimistic forecasts that might result in negative carry post-acquisition.

I would love to touch base and hear your process, management companies you recommend (if any), how do you find your renters (through a service or on your own?).

It's undergoing revitalization projects, potentially leading to future appreciation, but different neighborhoods have varying risks.

Can you afford to put down more to make it flat, or are you willing to keep reserves aside to manage the lack of cash flow.

We are interested in Section 8 - going over the HUD rents and doing the math on the CoCROI we sometimes come up with 20%+ ROI (accounting for capex, repairs, vacancy, management, etc.)Going over some of the forums here I see a lot of 10%-12% CocROI of investors with Sec8 properties.

I listened to a few podcasts from Advanta on how to invest in tax liens in a self-directed IRA, however the management fees charged by Advanta are rather large compared to other retirement fund options...I also found a few audiobooks from the library and listened to them:Brian Mahoney - Tax Lien Certificates Property Investing.C.R.

I'm ideally looking for someone with meaningful experience and success, impeccable integrity, professionalism, who's looking for an LP to fund additional projects. 

My wife and I have 4 long-term rental units and looking for a better way to manage/track expenses/income.