Check This Out. At last check these zip codes 29150 (Sumter), 29201,(Columbia), 29203(Columbia), 29405 (Charleston), 29601 (Greenville), 29603(Greenville), 29624 (Anderson) are all in HUDs revitalization areas which means that Teachers, Police Officers and Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians can utilize the Good Neighbor Next Door Program to buy HUD homes for 50% off. They may use FHA, VA or Conventional (keep in mind that all property requirements per loan type stand firm and HUD will not do any repairs)

http://www.disasterhousing.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/reo/goodn/gnndabot.cfm

How can I buy a HUD Home?

To view listings of HUD Homes or to find HUD-approved real estate agents, please visit the following web site:  http://www.hud.gov/homes/homesforsale.cfm .   

You may also wish to contact a HUD approved housing counseling agency in your area for unbiased and free counseling on your particular situation. You can find a list of these agencies at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hccprof14.cfm

http://www.hud.gov/homes/homesforsale.cfm