You won't be an expert in all of the trades. 

Were these signed contracts that blew up at the closing table, or just offers that you thought were going to stick and never did?

I currently have several properties for sale in flood-prone areas along the beaches of St.

Recently, a real estate friend suggested I consider starting a title company, as he and his partners (primarily in commercial real estate, like strip malls) could bring business my way.While I’ve worked with title companies in my transactions, I’ve never explored the inner workings of how they operate.

The restrictions can be pretty brutal. 

Also, expect deferred maintenance.Your #1 concern should be, can you fix the problems the seller has or will you eventually have to dump the property also?

I have done 1 year and 3 year terms over the years with them.

He's a partner in an STR management company and is very active in that sector right now in the Charleston area. 

On the other hand, they will manage investor's unit as part of an 'apartment complex' (https://www.zillow.com/b/6734-summer-fest-drive-109-110-san-...).

For example, laminate and tape it to the back of each bedroom door, inside the upper cabinet closest to the refrigerator, in the laundry room, etc.Finally, inspect and enforce.