All Forum Posts by: Chris DeTreville

@Patrick Roberts is spot on in his assessment of Columbia in general terms.  We are a full service investment brokerage and we work mostly with out state investors and institutions.  I can help you navigate (depending on your strategy) which towns, subdivisions, tax districts, etc are the best fit for your strategy.  While I'm local to Columbia we are also in several other markets around the SE and midwest.  Happy to talk to you about that as well.  Let's connect!

TaxDistrict:   1FA 

March 11, 2025

Tax Estimator

Total Taxable Value:

∗Homestead:− No - $0 

Property Type:∗ Non Legal Residence

Millage: 0.5058

Sales Tax Credit:−$405.00

Solid Waste: City of Forest Acres: $0.00 

Estimated Total Tax:=$4,147.20

This is what the taxes look like assuming it is in the Forest Acres tax district.  You can also apply for the ATI exemption if the current owner is a non-owner occupant and that will reduce the assessment by up to 25%.  

 Hi Jenny, I would love to connect.  There seems to be a pipeline of students from Connecticut to USC.  Is that why you have pinpointed Columbia? 

@Eli Fazzo connection request sent.  The taxes can make things difficult, but there are some things you can do to minimize their impact.  

Hi Connie, Auben Realty is a full service investment brokerage. Most of our agents are investors themselves.  While we do not currently have a footprint in Myrtle Beach, I believe we would look to expand there given the right opportunity. 

The rates vary throughout the State because of the different millage rates and tax districts, but in Richland County for instance, the taxes essentially triple once it goes from legal resident to non legal residence.  Assuming you are in Greenville county you can use this estimator.

https://www.greenvillecounty.org/appsas400/RealPropertyTaxEs...

 Jaylon,

I happen to have a great duplex listed downtown Columbia that would be a perfect house hack.  Both sides are currently occupied but one tenant is set to move out in September.  Dm me if you're interested. 

Terratec, Mt. Valley Foundation, Ramjack are three fairly reputable foundation companies in Columbia that many real estate agents and investors use for that type of issue.  If the issue is more than they can handle they should be able to point you in the right direction.

I agree with the others that you should finance and only use the HELOC if needed for the down payment. There was a time when to be competitive in this market your best option would have been to pay cash, but with current market conditions I do not think that is necessary. Of course it all depends on the specifics, and I am happy to discuss that with you.

Hey Alex,

I am in Columbia and happy to connect.  We do a small investor/agent happy hour about once a month.  I'll have to get your number and let you know when the next one is!