He plans to move back to Texas in the next couple years but I keep telling him he needs to buy a home he can turn into a rental property when he leaves!

Not sure, but I'd say it is more of a matter of thorough diligence and future planning, not really about integrity.

Columbus is a great choice if you're planning on holding for the long term. 

I planned to put in money out of pocket towards renovations to force appreciation, get to the 78/22 debt to value, and eliminate PMI.I got quotes from 4 different contractors. 2 didn’t work out, 1 was very expensive, but number 4 was perfect.

i dont plan on watching them just dont want to deal with removing and re installing if ever vacant.

If the floors are damaged, it is likely that you could not charge them since 8 years is a long time to live in a unit. 

The tenant called me to explain that she has a medical issue and cannot pay next month's rent on time. Later, she informed me that she is unable to work and, as a result, can only pay some portion of the rent until th...

You would need to check to see if your property is zoned for STR by contacting the County: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/planning-and-zonin...If I can be of any help, please reach out!

Consider creating a comprehensive investment plan that aligns with your financial objectives, risk tolerance, and market conditions.

If it was me, I would hold off on any further communication with the tenants to protect myself until I had a clear plan on how I would get these tenants out.Good luck, let us know how it goes!