Columbus has become a major tech hub in the midwest with large companies like Intel investing $20 billion, Amazon investing $3.5 billion, Google building 2 new data centers: one in downtown Columbus and the other in right outside of U.S. 33 in Lancaster.I recommend working with an investor-friendly agent who focuses on cold-outreach methods like cold-calling, cold-texting, etc to bring you off-market deals.

. 💪 As for next steps, I'd focus on stabilizing your cash flow first, especially with the credit card debt situation.

Only thing I’d add is between step 2 and step 3, talk with a CPA before doing a cost segregation study.

I have mine for 1800, I’ve been receiving a lot of attention on and people have been touring it a lot, however no one has finally made the next steps to move in.

Steps 2 & 3 would be the main contributions of a Civil Engineer who is involved. 

It requires some work—you’ll be a landlord after all—but the financial rewards can be significant.If you’re willing to live near your tenants, take on property management tasks, and want to grow your investment portfolio, this strategy could be a game-changer for your financial future.Final ThoughtsHouse hacking with a multifamily property is more than just a way to save on housing costs—it’s a proven method to accelerate your real estate investing journey.

With regard to your "DST" and as with many highly structured tax vehicles that have a potential "self dealing" quality to them, there are a number of potential potholes you can easily step in along the way (e.g., constructive receipt doctrine, effective control over nominal 3rd party relationships, lack of genuine risk bearing and compliance with transactional terms, etc.).

However, I might consider seller financing if there is a substantial down payment." you buying this, brokering it or what are your next steps?

Occupancy and rates steps to stabilize.4.  

This is particularly effective when paired with bonus depreciation provisions.This method not only helps reduce your tax liability but also enhances cash flow, making it a powerful tool for real estate investors looking to grow their portfolios.3.