I used his Total Money Makeover book and Financial Peace University to Hulk Smash all the bad debt (vehicle, student loans, credit cards etc.) then put my family on a solid foundation with an emergency fund of 6 months expenses and eventually pay off my home in 11 years.

Honestly though, in the current market environment it really seems that even private money isn’t hard to get.

GM's investor presentation today:https://www.gm.com/content/dam/gm/ev...set-11-30-2017"Based on our current rate of change, we expect commercial launch at SCALE in dense urban environments in 2019.""

Look at the bureaucratic environment.

Then you have the added peace of mind that it stays in effect and isn't cancelled.If you are worried about legal issues, don't get advice here. 

It's also a give to get environment here on the site, so whatever you can offer even if it's just minor advice can go a long way.I think alongside that, it's very important to combine this online networking with real in-person networking.

As for my strategy, I intend to rehab and resell most of the properties within the first year or two to generate working capital, using the profits to purchase more deals and longer-term rentals.What is your opinion of the current flipping environment in the North Charleston/Ladson/Summerville?

Also DYFS has been involved due to harmful environment for kids. 

Local environment better for landlords or tenants?

You are certainly welcome to create your own site and post anything you like, but on this site moderators are going to do their best to maintain a welcome environment for all to *discuss real estate*.