A local bank approved me a 200k home equity loan at 7.5% at $1,447/mo and currently talking to mortgage originator about refi options.

There are a lot of assets in Columbus that are basically turn key properties, and even if you have some minor renovations (5k-10K)I would recommend trying to go after an interest-free credit card AFTER you are approved and close for your loan.

@Shrikant Kakani- thanks ...if you  dont need to use financing - disreagrd the following tip ..if you will need to use a loan to acquire your 1st investment property - I would recommend getting the formal loan pre approval step completed ..this is free  and it will help answer many questions you have  and  help get you organized and  prepared .

Purchase price: $4,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Bought land with 5 mobile homes on it cleaned it up now it's my construction yard.I would like to buy the land behind me and convert it!

Where are the competitors offering different UI experiences, third-party API integrations, mobile apps, and other innovations?

They usually offer quicker approvals and fewer hoops to jump through, though at higher interest rates.When reaching out to potential lenders, make sure to provide detailed information about the properties’ value, cash flow, and your overall investment strategy to find the most investor-friendly terms.

Once you pick up your drawings from Planning go back to the Permit Intake department for Zoning review and a possible approval.  

@Allen Zhu-  thanks ..Try finding and working with a single agent for each sperate area you are considering ....if you are needing to use financing - get pre-approved before you begin looking - good luck

Can you have that knowledge without the state or government or TRELA or NAR stamping you with their approval? 

All deals must be approved by the BK judge, who has a fiduciary interest in getting the highest price to satisfy the creditors.