Any details you can provide would be helpful.Since I have the next 12 months to plan for this, I am open to any additional feedback/suggestions on what else I should think about.

Yes, I still did my own due diligence but PPR saved me hours of additional research.Perhaps the biggest reason I ended up working with PPR is because of the BiggerPockets community validation.

Without a doubt, having more experience in the field is valuable.

I was interested in something like owning a rental property as a way to generate some additional income. 

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

This conveys confidence and ensures you don’t end up overpaying or taking on unfavorable terms.Negotiate More Than Just PricePrice isn’t the only factor in a deal—other terms can often be just as valuable.

I heard that you would need to get neighborhood approval in addition to the city approval... 

We have classes in addition that we offer. 

Or in this case the additional tax on investment real estate in SC. 

Duplex have different zoning that may permit additional units.