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Post: Investor Friendly Contractors in South Carolina / Remote managing of a property

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Quote from @Constantinos Zavos:
The house is a 4bd/2bath close to campus - mostly looking to fix indoor walls (dents, cracks etc), windows, and tidy up the crawlspace?
Have you used any good companies in the area that you would recommend?
Post: Looking for Possible Partner

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Quote from @Adele Tegger:
Hello,
I’ve been involved in real estate investing for about a year now, so I’m still relatively new to the game. Currently, I have two single-family homes: one in Orange County, CA, which generates excellent cash flow, and another in Fort Collins, CO, where I live and rent out the basement apartment as a furnished mid-term. As an attorney by profession, my legal background has been a valuable asset in navigating contracts and regulations, and I’ve successfully self-managed my properties.
Now, I’m looking for my next investment—a single-family home in Fort Collins, ideally to rent to college students—and I’m interested in partnering with someone who shares the same goals.
What I bring to the table:
- Cash
- Legal expertise
- Willingness to manage the property
What I’m looking for in a partner:
- Strong deal analysis skills
- Experience in real estate investing
- Knowledge of how to find the right opportunities
- Cash
If you think there’s potential for collaboration, I’d love to chat!
Adele, this thread on student rentals may be helpful:
Post: Investor Friendly Contractors in South Carolina / Remote managing of a property

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Quote from @Constantinos Zavos:
Hello everyone,
I am relatively new to RE Investing and currently own a house in Columbia, SC. I manage it from NY where I live full time and I am trying to make a few key connections in the SC area that could help me manage the house remotely.
I am looking to make some fix-ups to the house this summer so wanted to see if any recommendations for good contractors / handymen / repair companies that I could hire. My goal is to keep investing in the area so would be more of a long-term partnership.
Any advice on how to best hire / monitor / manage work done on a property remotely would be greatly appreciated!
Happy to help if I can.
Can you provide more context on the house, budget, etc?
What sounds ideal?
Post: BEST Areas for STR in Columbia

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@Bradley Snyder yep I have an AirbnB in Columbia.
@David Bergmann is *the* guy for AirBnBs in Columbia. Market expert, manager, etc. His company manages mine and has got some great properties
Post: Looking for Cash Flowing Rentals for Under $200k

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Quote from @Karen Nolasco:
Columbia, SC. College Park area, North Main. Area is a little shaky but homes for 50-100k. Good clean up area with grant money.
Just my .02
I'd personally be careful buying in 29203. That is the toughest zip code in Columbia SC to invest IMO.
Some sections are fine, but more out of town people lose $$$ there than any other zip code in Columbia.
Post: Actively Looking in Columbia, SC

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@Michael Upson is this for your primary residence or an investment property?
Post: New out of state investor looking for college towns

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@Naveen kumar Vadlamudi this thread on college rentals may be helpful:
Post: Help with rezoning residential duplex into commercial property

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@Qais Attarwala will you have to do a stormwater plan? Have they not given you any of the specifics?
Post: Student Rentals - Cortland NY

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@Joe Scheffold any idea why isn't it occupied with students for this upcoming year?
(also this thread on student rentals might be helpful: Nearing 1,000 College Students: Here's What I've Learned )
Post: Looking for help with my first REI

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@Leana Ruggles this thread on student rentals may be helpful: