I see it more a knowledge and exposure thing, reality vs perception.

Bonus if you land a corner lot.- multiple indoor common areas (think 2 separate tv setups). - exterior "usable square footage" (think covered patio, pergolas).- extra storage space so tenants don't feel the need to squeeze their entire lives into one room (extra garage space, attic, detached shed)- room for 2 full refrigerators!

Once you see that your first page exposure is over 35-40% you will easily see over 80% occupancy rate and don’t need other platforms.  

Create a bonus structure that gets those managers pumped to perform.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

If you plan to use cash to finance your acquisition and rehab expenses, this will help minimize risk exposure to a certain degree.

However, this increases your exposure to risk, especially in terms of vacancy, repairs, or market shifts.

You learn a lot about real estate and get exposure to a lot quickly, most big firms will pay for you to get your RE license as well.best of luck with CONTINUING your real estate journey!  

Both are great, Columbus you have Ohio state campus right there so that is a bonus.

If it is a vacation property then anything you take in to help cover expenses is a bonus.