If there are any known issues(even as simple as a bad $7 shutoff valve) you will not be permitted to turn on utilities. 

 @Samuel Diouf which neighborhoods in Columbus would you suggest looking into?

Some residents even suggest he find a new job.

Case law supports him.I don't even know where to begin with a comment like that, other than I suggest you start building a legal defense fund, to deal with that mistaken approach to contracts. 

However, what I would suggest based on your expertise as a contractor is going into a semi-fixer upper and make minor repairs to boost equity as well as savings. 

Any feedback on the listing/suggestions from anyone would be greatly appreciated! 

I own a 3 apartment income property (almost paid off) and I wanted to ask you for some advice regarding acquiring more properties like this. would you suggest selling the income property and use the profits to acquire more properties or keep it and finance any new property with a new loan. what is more appealing to banks?

HI @Jacob KazmierskiI would suggest saving a certian % you fee comfortable with and then put the rest into a high yield savings account.

Propstream is very simple to use, I would totally recommend it.

Please suggest if you think any other budget friendly ideas.