Should probably look into hiring some property management too - if you have cash flow but unbearable headaches of managing - might be better to break even and hire full-service management and then re-evaluate down the line

I should add, while that's CAN be nice to take losses/deductions, its better to actually be positive and make money.If you flip, you are considered dealing in inventory, not an investment property. 

Most long-term sponsors know downturns happen periodically and that's why they run for 7-10 years plus (to give time to ride it out, valuations to recover and sell at a better point). 

AirDna will be better in this case as a baseline for analysis.

You might need less money upfront and could score better returns.

Other than adding a bath, bedroom, or creating a better layout that's where you get the best bang for your $$. 

many licensed institutions offer the same exact product and better terms most of the time then private money still being no income no doc and welcoming first time investors .

Hi Brayden,If you don't want to keep the property for the coming years, it may be better to do a 1031 exchange.

We won't be in business long if we don't make a reasonable profit.I am convinced that I have an easier time finding great tenants because of the better job I do with the renovations and upkeep.

My questions is, is it worth the hassle to get a real estate license in South Carolina as an investor...or... would I be better served to team up with an investor friendly agent?