Based on current rent not potential rent max price should be 900k to be able to cash flow property. 

Focus on the numbers, finding/buying/creating an opportunity, and maximizing the potential.

Outdoor space, including parking, living areas, and potential expansion, can enhance the property's appeal.Location should be considered, as properties closer to tourist attractions may command higher rental rates but may also come with higher purchase prices.

Does not matter from whom you borrowed and where they got the money to lend you.Third, their situation is potentially problematic.

I'm with you @Noah Laker , I think there is huge potential in college towns and mid-to-large cities so long as you do your homework on the legal side.

I also considered the appreciation potential.

While you may be able to get away with not informing the county about the change in residency status, most of the legal residence application processes in SC counties to change your assessment ratio from 6% to 4% will require you to disclose if you currently claim this status elsewhere.

Potential Solutions: (a) I'm thinking of contacting the seller directly (I obtained his/her email from already provided screenshots) and asking for the utility bills.

Making that first investment in real estate can feel like a big leap, especially when you're considering factors like your savings, potential risks, and the market conditions.

This is potential schizophrenia pattern.