Personally, I've had success in Linden, Southern Orchards, South of Main, Driving Park, and Franklinton to name a few neighborhoods in Columbus. 

That will be the best spot to meet an investor friendly agent in person or at least meet other investors in your markets that can help connect you to the right agents.

It does take numbers to make money.  

.✅ Denver - April - $610,200✅ Westminster - April - $570,000✅ Arvada - June - $655,000✅ Thornton - June - $560,000✅ Lakewood - June - $605,000✅ Englewood - July - $600,000✅ Morrison - June - $968,000✅ Conifer - January - $872,500✅ Evergreen - April - $1,200,000✅ Golden - May - $1,025,000✅ Littleton - April - $680,500✅ Parker - July - $715,000Certainly these months/time frames can change in 2025 depending on mortgage rates, inventory in your city, etc.But, if all remained constant, this gives you a ballpark idea of time of year to net the most money

Personally I’d do a 1031 to save $40k, I’d skip the LLC, increase the limit on my umbrella, and call it a day.

Personally I don't ask for pics unless there is an issue and she sends them to me automatically.IMHO if you have a good cleaner that you trust, asking for photos is probably superfluous. 

The other thing that I would look at is private money too you can get it for cheaper and less pricy as they can make their own terms with their money.  

I personally recommend checking Columbus OH - lots of job growth, population growth, and major companies moving and developing here.

Not sure if the upstairs tenant (heavyset person with a dog) plays a role.Seeking suggestions.

Each method has a cost in both time and money.