I focus on Columbus, Ohio, which has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities.

did you play baseball for the SF Giants ?  

Columbus specifically is rapidly growing with many tech giants expanding their business in the area.

Appreciation (forced and organic) 

Focus on building a relationship with the owner and the deal will happen organically

Most guests will bring a car, unless you are in a giant metropolis with amazing public transportation.

And also, the majority of people are not that organized.

New investor here.Thinking about end to end pipeline management for finding, closing, rehab, rent, hold/sell deals.What tools are you using to keep your information organized, clean, reportable, etc?

Articles of Organization (depending on the entity you choose), Statement of Authority, Operating Agreement (can be optional), Employer Identification Number (EIN).

When you are organizing your real estate investing endeavors, these up-front expenses must be taken into account.Good luck!