I am planning to get my license as soon as I turn 18 and I was wondering if there is any way I can get involved in real estate while being under 18 and with no license but I also want to get paid?

If you're looking for appreciation, Columbus is one of the better options in Ohio. 

@Nicole ShoafYou are correct and have equity locked up in those units, a good lender can give you options on HELOCs or other loan products that could help get some equity out without selling.

Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.  

I considered leather but wondered if dogs would scratch it.   

You've only owned it six months, so you probably haven't dealt with vacancies, maintenance, or capex, but you should be setting money aside for those things.Your partnership agreement (if you have one) should address exit options.

I'm meeting with a couple agents i was referred to through my network and am wondering what critical questions I should be asking them to understand if they are the right partners for me in this market, especially considering I will be managing this investment from the other side of the country, and what info I should be prepared to provide to them.

I was wondering if there are any investors here that already have a portfolio in Memphis that might be looking to add a property.I'm working with Crestcore and I like them but I've realized I prefer local investing.

Quote from @Konstantinos Lembesis: Hello all,I have been monitoring the Akron market for a few months and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for neighborhoods to avoid. 

I already have a few questions on my list and I was wondering if any investors have any interesting questions or strategies of how they may find a great agent.