All Forum Posts by: Will Gaston
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Post: Need tried rental agent and property manager in Columbia/ Lexington sc
- Rental Property Investor
- Columbia, SC
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Hey Pradip, I have a few different PMs I've worked in or around Columbia, SC that I like:
Cantey & Co, Patton Properties, and Columbia Property Management.
Post: Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
- Rental Property Investor
- Columbia, SC
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@Christos Kappatos sorry I missed this.
What did you end up doing here?
Post: Looking for an appraiser to establish Highest and Best use of the land, SC
- Rental Property Investor
- Columbia, SC
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Carter Commercial in Columbia could probably do it. They have done a lot of commercial appraisals for me. Usually are around ~$2500-$3500.
Post: Talk to me about renting to college students
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- Columbia, SC
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@Catherine McElwain this thread may be helpful
Nearing 1,000 College Students: Here's What I've Learned
High cash flow, high management niche.
Post: Looking for an appraiser to establish Highest and Best use of the land, SC
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- Columbia, SC
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@Peter Shah where in South Carolina is it?
Post: Are "roommates" a protected class?
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- Columbia, SC
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@Sam Leon I'm not sure if this 100% answers your question, but many cities (especially near colleges) have an ordinance limiting the maximum number of unrelated persons.
In Columbia, South Carolina that number is 3. The current Governor for the state went to the state Supreme Court over this. And lost.
https://stromlaw.com/s-c-supreme-court-upholds-ordinance-all...
So, in Columbia, even if you wanted to rent to 4 roommates, it would not be allowed.
Post: Private Rooms For Rent CoHabitation
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- Columbia, SC
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@Felicia Walker no problem
Additionally, you may be able to get away with a rooming house in RG-2, C-1 or C2 zoning
Post: Private Rooms For Rent CoHabitation
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- Columbia, SC
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@Felicia Walker just a heads-up.
The City of Columbia has a max 3 unrelated people (per unit) ordinance.
https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/archives/s-c-supre...
My recommendation
1. Call the City and confirm whether or not this would be in the case in your neighborhood.
2. If it is, ask if you can apply for a boarding house exemption.
Post: Property Managers in Columbia, SC
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- Columbia, SC
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Quote from @Olive Pettiford:
Hello All - I am an out of state investor looking for a property manager for a property I am purchasing around forest acres. If anyone has any recommendations, please let me know.
Hey Olive, I have a few different PMs I've worked with that I like:
Cantey & Co, Patton Properties, and Columbia Property Management.
Post: Columbia, South Carolina Investors
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- Columbia, SC
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All:
Looking to connect with realtors, lenders and other landlords in Columbia, South Carolina.
Who should I be talking to?
Preferred:
- other student rental investors
- those investing 29205, 29201, 29204, 29033, or 29169 zip codes
- flippers or builders
- realtors with MFH listings or vacant lots in these areas