Search on meetup.com for local real estate meetup clubs in that area.You should be able to find quite a few.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

I would recommend house hacking locally.

Additionally, attending local real estate investor associations can be fruitful, as wholesalers often attend these events to connect with potential buyers.Another method is to keep an eye out for bandit signs in your local area that advertise messages like "we buy houses" or "cash for homes."

Here it is again, underlined and bolded to attract your attention!"

I was getting interest rates that were slightly over 7% for a fixed, and I recently learned about the 5/6 ARM through my local credit bureau who I had financed my car through many years back.

The demand in Greenville, South Carolina, stems from several factors that collectively contribute to its attractiveness as a place to live, work, and play.

I would suggest at least have a chat with some local realtors/investors to familiar yourself with the neighborhood and growth potential. 

Otherwise, you could attend local meetups, join mentorship programs or work with investor-friendly agents.

I am being told that in five years, it will become a lot more attractive.