My name is Matt McDonald, I'm a local investor in Columbia, SC, and new to the Bigger Pockets community. 

Have a great summer and I look forward to meeting new people, developing mutually beneficial relationships, and maybe even new friends along the way.  

Its getting close to the deadline and I dont know if they can meet this date.

I called Zillow and they told me they don't handle lease cancellation or changes but suggested to contact local attorney (I am in Texas/Austin). a) Take some penality and allow tenant to break the lease. b) take re-letting fees, list the house again and current tenant is bound to honor until it gets leased.For both a) and b) I will still have to contact attorney as Zillow does not let me cancel the lease but only mark the lease cancelled once it is done. 

I am thinking about using hard money to fund my new build but once completed refinancing thru a traditional bank to get a longer loan and a more favorable rate. find. lender that does both. easy street we are talking to for several new build triplexes for clients in columbus. they go up to 85% LTC and then can refinance on a DSCR. they want to see you win and do way more transaction volume than smaller local or regional funds.

Given the potential for high returns, customizable involvement levels, and significant tax benefits, I believe this is a great investment opportunity, particularly in markets experiencing rapid growth.I've been keeping an eye on developments in Georgia, where builders are struggling to meet the surging demand driven by population increases in certain areas.

Also, attending your local REI meetups is a great way to connect with experienced investors.

I am an agent and investor in the area, and I also host happy hours/meet ups for investors of all levels. 

It's never guaranteed that the local government will approve anything done on the property.  

I would love to hear both success and failures and hope to meet some people along the way.