However, I've also never taken advantage of first-time homeowner benefits in the USA and I am in need of a USA residence, so I'm open to a long-term strategy if it makes more sense in terms of tax or interest-rate savings.

If you scratch only that surface with residents of Anderson you will quickly learn of the corruption surround them.

Quote from @Sean Dempsey: Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Most people think of Myrtle Beach as a vacation destination, but the full-time resident population of Horry County has been growing rapidly... 18% over the past 5 years. 

Thank you for your responses - we only plan to live in the home as long as it takes us to build our personal residence and then we will rent it out to someone else and thus is becomes a true income property.  

I'm a Virginia Beach lifelong resident and investor/agent. 

Investment info:Single family residence, fix an flipPurchase price: 250,000Cash to be invested $50kEstimated home value: $400krepair costs: $50kState of home: Has several upgrades already like roof, cabinets and others , but it has not been kept up and the owner is being forced to leave.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

It’s a certified men’s recovery residence operated through Vanderburgh Sober Living, designed to provide safe, supportive, and structured housing for men in recovery.

We also have found another property we would like to offer on for a new primary residence that would be financed conventionally.

Yet the demand is massive, and the model combines consistent cash flow with real community impact.A few quick points:Demand far outpaces supply in most cities.Homes are leased or operated with long-term stability.Many states offer certification programs that build credibility.Done right, it’s a win-win: investors see returns while residents rebuild their lives.I’ve developed and worked with operators across multiple states, and the success stories are incredible.