Columbus is also home to OSU, which constantly develops real estate, employs lots of jobs, and attracts students from the US and internationally to attend.

The LO (loan officer) needs to be in constant and cohesive contact with the borrower(s), listing and buyer brokers, processor(s), underwriter, title agent and generally in the driver's seat once the contract or refinance is executed. 

Many of the virtual assistants that I have hired have told me stories about getting yelled at constantly (one worked at Comcast, if you can imagine) and almost all of them have had stories of either not getting paid, or not ever knowing when they would get paid.

Remember, no system is perfect, so avoid the temptation of constantly chasing after the next shiny object.

But sometimes, that constant bombardment of discounts/freebies coupled with everything I go through on a daily basis, is like death from a thousand small cuts.But would I really want to take those things away from people who risk their lives for others, even though it can feel hurtful to me and others? 

If there are some listings in your area, getting a steady stream of people, great!

I'm constantly amazed by what the naive will spend for a program run by a marketing professional with limited real estate experience and then refuse to spend a penny with someone who has done it for the last 20 years.  

I was only doing handwritten since I have the free time and I constantly hear that handwritten has a higher reply rate, but I'll definitely do more research into professional letters for my next round.

Once installed, best to have them on predefined schedules, as they’re only 3x as efficient as gas/oil when they’re working to maintain constant temps versus changing it up/down over time.

The city's diverse economy, favorable tax environment, and high quality of life attract a steady stream of new residents, ensuring robust rental income and long-term growth potential.