@Heather Luu  the first thing that comes to mind is if that check was from the insurance company or insurance company funds, it might be time to get them involved.

Property management involves overseeing and maintaining rental properties on behalf of the property owner.

It also sounds like Columbus and Ohio in general are exciting markets to be involved in.

Nonpassive income: Real Estate Professionals, STRs and K1s from businesses where you have hands-on involvement aka material participation.Each group has its own rules, and generally they cannot offset one another.

It’s not because self-management hasn't worked, but rather because I’m looking to free up my time to scale my portfolio further and focus on some other time-intensive projects.If you’re managing from a distance, the key is building a local network you trust—contractors, handymen, leasing agents.

Without a VERY good and valid reason, it may be fraud.You may want to get an attorney involved and/or the appropriate state board.

For a single family home the size and scope you're describing, I wouldn't involve an architect unless you're looking for end-to-end project management.   

Locally in PA, im just involved with commercial real estate. 

Infact, I personally dont like the model where the property needs to be exited in 4-6 years to be able to realize PnL for all parties involved.

I am focusing more on long distance investing for the time being though.