I work with a lot of landlord clients to help them resolve disputes with holdover tenants who are often not paying and causing issues with other tenants in the properties too...Reach out to me direct at the number in the signature below or simply DM me thanks. 

@Ethan Swat We have 90 golf courses here in the greater Myrtle Beach area... plus we're the self-proclaimed miniature golf capital of the world, LOL. 

Which is very important, and hard to achieve with a person you just met (leads, open houses, Facebook groups) While you may work with 'strangers' from these groups in your career, typically you will work with folks you already have a relationship with.

So, the profits (generically, sales price minus cost basis or prucahse price) are taxed as ordinary income also subject to self employment tax.Sale of an investment property, i.e. one that was rented, is considered capital gains.It is your intent of the property that signifies which taxation applies. 

Is there a new water service copper line or an old lead water line ? 

I'd be weary and continue to do more research, as well as try to contact them directly before investing.  

Another option is just pay him for the warm leads he brings. 

You just do it directly with the state you want to purchase your investment property. 

We negotiated with the seller directly.

In North Atlanta, like Cobb and Gwinnett, there's a history of strong job markets and good schools, leading to higher property values but also more competition.