Because you closed personally, you will not have Asset Protection, in the form of closing in the name of a LLC.

Long term goals to make enough for financial freedom.

I know taxes can be very complicated, but could someone please give me the heads up on why it's financially better to invest over the border in North Carolina, than here in South Carolina?

This protects not only against people backing out, but also against scams.

Renting out rooms is a great way to help pay the bills in a tough financial situation but I would just make sure you screen the roomates you choose.

There is a great ROI on rentals but I will not jump in without proper financial backing. 

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I hear a mattress wrap will suffocate the bed bugs and protect the mattress.  

Hi John,A few short sale lenders will work on the house to protect the asset.

This is usually better money spentI've also found there's a demographic of well-educated, financially responsible renters (like grad students) that don't care at all about air conditioning.