The landscaping is underway.

I chose Columbus because of the expansive growth and great macroeconomics.

A more accurate way to describe it is "I received no income" - because you can have deals but still have no profit if your expenses are greater than your income.If you were actively looking for deals (and can document it) - as opposed to merely planning to start later - then you file Schedule C and claim business expanses such as marketing, driving, technology and so on. 

Unfortunately for the owner he/she also didn't update the property in that same time period....cabinets, flooring, painting, landscape, etc resulting in a lower NOI.However, this creates a value add for the new buyer to update the property and raise the rents!

Today I got a certified letter stating a lien has been placed on the property by the landscaping company they hired but have not paid.

@Richard Anderson its more expansive than banking KYC but tons of overlap for sure!

REI is an ever changing landscape and you're chances for success are greater when you learn from and hear from others who have the experience.

The project will be a mix of 20-60% commercial space, and 40-80% residential units, including a 15,000 square foot expansion of the Old Town North Arts District.

Those numbers are arbitrary unlike taxes and insurance and they vary based on age, condition, area, landscape, PM, and other things.

Renovated: Added granite, high end finishes and fixures, landscaping, new flooring and painting throughout.