All Forum Posts by: Chris DeTreville

@Chris DeTreville not yet! I'm putting the finishing touches on my current primary residence so that when the time is right, I can pull the trigger, be it house hacking or another strategy.  Right now I'm in an aggressive learning phase. 

I know I can probably use the VA to get into 2, 3, or 4 unit multifamily properties a year, and over 3-5 years of doing that, I'd probably have a portfolio of 1-2 million. I will not be shy about pulling the trigger once I'm more comfortable with market and deal analysis. I anticipate doing something this year. Just not sure yet what it looks like but I'm off work for the next two weeks and very heavily investing in my knowledge base, plugging back in here, and preparing to get the most out of BPCON so that I'm prepared to make big moves when the time is right.

Would you like to catch up over coffee or a cocktail?

@Tyson Scheutze Nice write-up.  Holler at me if your team looks to expand into the Myrtle Beach/Conway market.

Columbia continues to fly under the radar, quietly offering some of the most consistent and investor-friendly fundamentals in South Carolina

It's becoming a strategic play for buy-and-hold investors — especially those using DSCR financing.

🏡 Here’s what’s catching attention:

• Stable Rent Growth: Median rents in the Columbia metro have risen steadily over the past 18 months — not dramatically, but consistently. That predictability is a plus for long-term cash flow planning.

• Infill Construction Opportunities: Submarkets like Northeast Columbia and Lexington are issuing more permits for small-scale residential construction — ideal for investors targeting build-to-rent strategies.

• Student + Government Rental Demand: With the University of South Carolina and a concentration of government jobs, Columbia offers a base of steady tenants in neighborhoods like Rosewood, Shandon, and Forest Acres.

• Landlord-Friendly Environment: Compared to more regulated cities, Columbia’s policies are still relatively favorable to landlords — especially those operating long-term rentals.

💡 Investor Takeaway: Columbia may not be a “flashy” market, but it offers what savvy investors often value most: steady cash flow, growth potential in emerging pockets, and manageable entry costs.

Anyone here currently investing in Columbia or considering it? What submarkets or strategies are you looking at?

Good Afternoon,

I have flipped a few houses up in Connecticut. I am just starting out here in South Carolina looking to network meet a community of like-minded individuals.