The many ways lobbyists work reveals how they may influence politicians.

SCANA natural gas lobbyist Terry Hobbs sold Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle an Atlanta condo 10 years ago for 24% below appraised price.

Cagle sold the 1-bedroom condo in 2017 at a 29% profit, according to real estate records the New York Times uncovered.

Without an agent, Cagle bought the condo on the 12th floor of the 55-year-old Landmark high-rise for $97,000 in 2008 and sold it last year for $125,000.

Like SC’s lieutenant governor, Cagle presides over the Senate and controls the flow of proposed legislation.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution found that Hobbs spent $12,811.89 in three months on private dinners with Georgia lawmakers.

He reported spending more than $1,500 on coffee for the entire General Assembly and $3,000 stocking “hospitality” rooms at the Sheraton and his Landmark condo near the Capitol.

Hospitality rooms traditionally are suites with open bars and snacks available to legislators and their guests.

Unlike SC, Georgia lawmakers are not restrained from accepting gifts.

Sara Henderson of Common Cause Georgia, a government watchdog group, said such cozy relations raise suspicions of lobbyists.

“Lobbyists and elected officials should never be involved in business deals together,” she said.

“It gives the impression that the lobbyists and their interests will find favor with that official when it comes to awarding contracts and determining public policy that might financially benefit them.”

Cagle denied the deal showed bad judgment and said Hobbs had not lobbied him on issues at the time.