@Grant Shipman you may want to remove this line, "I've developed, use with all my coliving properties, and teach HPM (household-led property management)" as it appears to be self-promotion.

It could hinder development and actually exacerbate the core issue driving housing un-affordability which is a housing shortage. 

@Matthew BonaskiAbsolutely, and that perspective aligns perfectly with how real expertise is developed in our industry.

If you’re open to suggestions, I’d really take a serious look at Columbus, Ohio because the macroeconomics are honestly on fire here with strong population growth, tons of job growth, and huge companies expanding or building here like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Honda, LG, and Nationwide which is driving rental demand like crazy, and the big thing is you can still find properties roughly in the 120k to 180k range that can hit the 1% rule and produce positive cash flow which is getting harder and harder to find in major metros, plus Ohio is generally considered landlord friendly compared to a lot of coastal states and there’s still really strong appreciation potential because of all the development happening here, so you’re not just buying cash flow you’re also getting long term upside which is huge if you’re thinking about your family’s future, and a lot of out of state investors are quietly building portfolios here for that exact reason.

South Carolina has Opportunity Zones, historic tax credits, and other economic development tools that could benefit investors, especially those improving distressed properties.Final ThoughtsInvesting in South Carolina real estate offers real potential, but it requires smart, localized decision-making.

You always use the trolling technique when you have no argument.

How are you developing the property insurance requirements that will protect you, and which your borrower must meet?

On top of that, the macroeconomics are strong — population growth, job growth, and massive developments from companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Honda expanding here.

You’re essentially describing an appreciation-first, developer-tailwind strategy, and yes, some investors do this intentionally, but it needs very clear guardrails.

I see google maps and bing maps both do not show any development in this area yet in satellite view.