@Emily ShinHouse hacking a multi-family property is an excellent way to start investing in real estate, especially in a market like Columbus, Ohio, which offers affordability and growth potential.

Best of luck.Nick,Todd is correct and I would take him up on his offer I am just North of Cape Coral where he is at and its another Hot market. 

Take pics of all the junk (I mean high class heirlooms, which is what you'll say in the ad) and put it on craigslist asking for offers.

I know this is a big leap, but any advice, criticism, or resources are greatly appreciated.

Good Morning - My realtor came to me with an offer for an FHA loan but they want to move in this weekend.  

I offered them 10% down, interest rates favorable to me, amortized for 30 years, but with a balloon payment after 3-5 years.

Don't waste that resource on bad assets.  

I'd be happy to share my resources if you're interested.

(And I would tell you to not buy a property that doesn't cash flow unless you have significant resources behind you that could absorb anything that could come at you - like replacing a $5,000 AC one month followed by replacing a $1,000 hot water heater the next).   

new houses are getting sold for 600K, old houses switched to multiple offer selling model, just like some places in GTA.