Good idea on the Trust as that will avoid probate (required even if there is a will) and your father can control who gets what via the Trust.Your challenge is what happens if you do all the work to turn the portfolio around and then your father sells it, gives you less than you think you deserve or leaves it to someone else?

Columbus has ranked on the top 10 markets that outline that for the past 6 months at least. the best place to buy new builds is in higher priceopint markets but where the costs haven't gotten out of control. besides that I'd recommend working with a vertically integrated land development, real estate development, and new construction firm or design build firm who also understands market conditions. 

Specifically regarding plumbing you could add (depending on your State or Local Laws) "... unless determined by repair person that such blockage occurred during the time Tenant controlled the Premises and due to some fault or negligence of Tenant, specifically excluding blockages caused by roots or backups from the street..."

@Adriana V Alvarado you'll learn more and have better control over a local house-hack versus an OOS rental.Just be careful of the tenant-friendly climate in California.

You would maintain management control while giving them a return on their investment.Is $6k-$7k Cash Flow Enough to Attract a New Partner?

Fantastic news for high-income earners......if not for strings attached.

Also there is an Alcon can factory, a Sunny Delight beverage factory, Emerson controls factory, some kind of prison near Bonham, another near Gainesville. 

Some are fantastic tenants and some are not.

This ensures any future equity gains benefit only you and allows you to control the property fully.Buying a Third Home: Using proceeds from the rental home's sale to buy another house hack and renting out your current home entirely could generate substantial rental income.

I would be skeptical of one who offers all because they would then control how your income and expenses are being coded and they could be doing something nefarious.