We also have a thriving economy - logistics; health care; several universities; plenty of opportunities for non-partying tenants.

Strong economic growth: Columbus has a strong and diversified economy, with a number of major employers in fields such as healthcare, education, and technology.

Much like you’re all saying… terrible deal at asking price.I should mention the current owner has not visited this home in over 3 years, aiding to its current condition. 

your not drinking the taxable income cool aid are you ?

The criteria included the happiness of local residents, housing affordability, tax rates and healthcare quality. 

Casey, private money is your easiest way to gain momentum, much easier than refinancing a whole package, everything else I have mentioned will aid and compound, but it takes time.If you pay someone in your family 6% on their money you should be able to earn repay a down payment in 2-3 years with interest.

Slumkinski has an old 4 unit building one block over that he does not want major renovations done on. band aid and duct tape.

The City's current budget is based on not paying promised retiree healthcare benefits likely to be found unconstitutional.

Part of me wants to rip the Band-Aid off and go for the professional PM now while I have a burning platform of sorts. 

While looking for properties with the aid of Excalibur I experienced horrendous inspections twice (I won't even consider a property now that has prior pending sales that fell through) and also experienced MLS properties being scooped up right after listing, even beating out my full price offers.