Dear Jill:

Dear Jill: Most of my investor-clients prefer to purchase for much less than $200,000 and there are good properties available today for your purpose for under $100,000. You want the lowest price combined with the highest and most reliable rent. You also want the best potential for appreciation over time and you want to consider the quality of the Association management, their balance sheet and their need for special assessments. My company manages approximately 100 long-term rental properties on HIlton Head Island and is also a Buyer's Agency. I am very familiar with what investors want, the best income-debt ratios and everything with a "strong rental history", which was your question. Please view some of the popular and economical residential locations that investors choose for investment on HIlton Head at my web site. Go to the Available Properties section and then the sub-section of Villas Under $250,000. Most but not all of the ones you will consider are there. Please contact me at anytime for more specific information and to discuss your interests in greater detail.

Thu May 8 2008, 23:05

Hi, Jill,
You are in the right place at the right time. This is certainly the right time to buy real estate, when prices are low and there is a nice selection of inventory available. There are many factors to consider when making an investment purchase and you want to have all the facts. Be sure you use the services of a Buyer's Agent, one who will represent your best interest and meet your specific needs. I offer my buyer clients a personal website where you can go to receive regular updates of properties meeting your criteria as new or changed listings come on the market. Feel free to e-mail me with your specific paramenters and I will provide you with properties meeting your needs. If you plan to have a mortgage on the property, I recommend you pre-qualify with a local lender. This presents a much stronger offer to the seller. Very often, when purchasing investment property, if you don't ask the right questions, you don't get the right answers. Be sure you have someone representing you who knows the right questions to ask to get the answers you need.

Linda Palmer, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty

Mon Apr 21 2008, 15:25

Dear Jill,
Give Richard Pattisall a call. His cell number is: 843-304-9590. His website ishttp:// www.hiltonheadrealestate.com. You can email him at richard@thepattisallgroup.com. Richard has spent the majority of his life on Hilton Head and we trust him very much. This is a great time to be looking at Hilton Head. Give is a call if you need any advice or guidance.
Good Luck
The Schaffer Realty Group
Terry@marianschaffer.com
877-886-8388

Mon Apr 21 2008, 15:13