About me, most of my assets are RE but in another market so I would be diversifying in that market.Potential for appreciation is very uncertain: prices have risen a lot locally lately and are as high as they have ever been, and it’s unlikely higher prices would be affordable by locals.

After some additional research we have decided to focus on the aforementioned markets, but I will keep you in mind if we decide to look at Columbus more closely in the future. 

Next, plan on inspecting your properties every 90 days; you can communicate this to the tenant as you ensuring the property is in good order and to help you plan for repairs/future improvements. 

I've learned a lot from talking to RE attorneys, since they tend to be on both sides of those partnership deals.

@Roy Kinzer Rent control in NJ can be a tough pill to swallow and unfortunately has caused many of my deals to fall apart quickly once buyers/future landlords realize how strict the controls can be.

Talk about sleepless nights wondering if the bank is going ask you to write a check for the rest of your mortgage!

Would love to have [insert name] stay in the future!”.

I would suggest giving it up and just hire an agent when you are ready to transact in the future.

Continue to scale my personal RE investments and learn!

Sure, being a RE agent is an option.