Being that SC is a closed state, I'm curious how one would procure this data? 

So that means that exclusively through buy-and-hold investing, you have created 1MM+ in value within five years on single-family homes. 

to get an idea of how deals are found and how different types of deals are structured and financed.In my day job, I'm a Business Systems Analyst, so numbers, processes, and working with data come naturally to me. 

If the property is going down in value more than $4,000 a year I wouldn’t buy if it was cashflowing $500/mo. 

Having spoken with a local title company they said all the liens judgements and data is done on line and we have access to the same records.

What's interesting about this is the use of the word speculators, because if there's a quantifiable increase in value based on changes made to a property based on mathematics and past personal experience, is it really still speculation?

My biggest concern is you actually have a good deal and inconsistent data raises red flags.  

Brandon,This is invaluable, thank you. 

@Colin Johnson, I am looking into this as a strategy as well but am data collecting and analyzing at the moment. 

Data is alot more valuable to a trade than how you charge a customer.