@Hiyun Park only experienced investors can DIY everything in Class C Midwest areas like Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, etc.Hopefully the info below will help you:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Expect property inspector to investigate rehab performed was good, alongside general property inspection.Can a BP member please recommend a good inspector along with what I should expect to pay for the service.Thank you

Do not expect to keep them and be prepared to have to evict.If the jurisdiction this property is in requires anything in place in order to evict such as rental licenses, etc., get them in place before discussing an increase with the tenant because it's much easier to get inspections and repairs done when the tenant cooperates.

Newer construction code requires better earthquake-proofing, but it's still aimed at preventing a building collapse rather than holding the value of the structure.About 15 years ago there was all the talk about "100 year homes" but I haven't seen much come of that.

And if so, where would anyone recommend that I look to do this?

I’d love to hear any tips or strategies that have worked well for you in real estate marketing, especially with PPC campaigns.For those who’ve done this successfully, are there specific keywords, ad placements, or campaign types that you recommend?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would recommend looking for local FB investor groups, most areas have them!

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 specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Quote from @Patrick Drury: @Charles MastenIf you are just jumping into the Columbus market I recommend areas like Hilltop, Linden, Eastmoor/ Whitehall, and Franklinton.