Did they physically measure the property when they came?

And how would this be possible if it's out of state and you can't physically see and be there?

My current real estate goals include connecting with local investors, providing value to others in any way I can, while continuing to learn my local market and more about real estate investing in general.If I’m not currently out physically looking at real estate Monday – Wednesday in or around Columbus; then I’m searching for it online, or reading about it.

And how this house is really dirty to damage her physical health.

Plus I like the tangibility of something physical..I'm interested in learning how to structure deals (optimal legal entities, tax implications, risk mitigation), financing options, and have some familiarity with this on a high level (albeit in a corporate and and global context).

We are still collecting chips rolls after rolls of dice in a red hot casino crap table.

Any profit split varies depending if your relative just gives you money or also helps you physically. 

Here is what worries me- 220K- that's just the physical labor.

I would physically visit the property that you may be interested in.

You can easily set up an LLC in Ohio online through the Secretary of State for $99, however your Resident Agent must be located in the state of Ohio, which means they have to have a valid physical address in the state.