In the past basic zoning pretty much allowed you to rent a house to 2 unrelated people (family/kids obviously don't count as they are related to the adult(s). 

His wife who is in college for a degree that will lead to a great job with great pay when she graduates in June, now has full rent to pay, plus the cost of raising 6 kids by herself. 

I’m beginning my journey into real estate investing with the goal like many of you of generating passive income and discovering financial freedom without having to rely on a “day-job” for much longer, so I can travel more and spend more time with my young kids/family.

Hello Mark, have you explored Negative DSCR Lenders? 

No need to have it all figured out—just be open to learning.Your Situation: Losing a job is tough, but you’re smart to protect your credit and explore benefits.

In our recent acquisition of a 34 SFR rental portfolio, we are exploring different approaches to handle this efficiently.

Hi Jazmin - While TurboTax can handle basic rental income, a CPA would add insight, especially for a first-time rental with mixed uses like yours and even explore tax strategies tailored specific to you.

If you're open to exploring other areas in OH, Columbus is worth considering.

Rents tend to rise over time, and that extra $100 in cash flow might look a lot better a few years down the road.Have you considered exploring markets like Austin or Scottsdale?

Here in Michigan, it’s not as easy, so I’m exploring alternatives.