The question is how is the profile of the state in regards to landlords, growth for the economy, supply of land, and is this house attractive enough on the exit to garner an aggressive bid if you were to sell in the next up market cycle in 7, 12, 15, 21 or whatever years?

I am a board member with CFRI, the local chapter for the national REIA and I personally know about a dozen private lenders that are members.

My name is Matt McDonald, I'm a local investor in Columbia, SC, and new to the Bigger Pockets community. 

I know I could go through a Lawyer that does some local title companies docs and when I called I was told its about 500 plus the title search fee if I wanted one.   

I don't have any real estate clients locally.

Reach out to your local NARPM chapter and attend a few meetings.

I would check out Citrus County and Holiday its next to the Gulf beaches and a lot of winter/summer attractions.

Enrolling was quick and much more affordable than what were paying locally.

Also, if you know any successful local investors in Atlanta, that might be a good place to start as well. 

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with real estate local investors.Thank you!