Something to consider -- maybe a trusted friend could do some of the regular stuff for a fee.

Is there an active Columbus group that meets regularly? 

I see MF deals frequently here in Detroit that list "quit claim deed only, no financing".

Visit builders, regular drop-bys, replenish business cards, network.

I've just seen a multi-family rental opportunity with a daycare on the ground floor below the regular rental units.

It leaked from the second floor down to the basement, wrecking the basement and causing minor damage on the way down.Our insurance has a clause that specifically protects them from having to cover claims originating from damage caused by issues on the other side of the shared wall and told us to contact the owners.

I would only go this route if you can't qualify for a regular conventional mortgage or if you don't have someone you can privately lend from.

@Will Gaston my city limits properties to no more than 3 unrelated persons, but I regularly see housing advertised for 4 or 5 students.

Talk to the people in your area doing flips or agents that have clients who do them regularly, I bet you will find that the people who do any kind of volume all use the same 1 or 2 HMLs.

@Alfred C DunlapI will find it hard to believe that someone in H&R Block will be able to understand the wholesaling business that you are doing.I would instead look for an accountant/CPA who is a frequent contributor to the biggerpocket forums.It doesn't necessarily matter that you did not have any sales or revenue for you to start claiming expenses on your tax return.