Spacious common areas and a quiet neighborhood.I’m drawn to this tenant group because traveling nurses often make great renters—employed, responsible, and in need of temporary housing.

Hello Kyle,When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!

Columbus also has great macroeconomics - lots of job growth, population growth, and major employers developing here.

Through my studies, I met my current employer, who owns a construction company where I serve as the Sales Director.

Plus the infrastructure is growing, Section 8 is a great source for tenants, and there is a bunch of large employers there.

Then, after Joey (the contractor), extorted more money from me, he, or his crew, stopped showing up except for a couple of hours every few weeks.

Sounds like a good situation from the employment perspective. 

After a year or two we intend to buy a larger property in the same area and partner with some friends on it but I do believe a boots on the ground person employed only by you is KEY to executing anything if you are not in the country yourself.

I am a self employed residential general contractor.

I understand and appreciate the S&P tracker strategy but end of the day / career means big tax penalties.HSA is a priority for us this year and we modestly contribute to 401ks, employer ESPP.