Those floors look nice enough as-is that I would focus on minimal repairs as opposed to a full refinish.

Investment Strategies:Columbus offers opportunities for various investment strategies:- BRRRR: Look for undervalued properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods- Fix & Flip: The median days on market is 24, indicating a relatively quick turnaround for renovated properties- Rental: With a high percentage of renters, there's potential for long-term rental investmentsTo get started, consider joining local real estate investing groups, attending meetups, and networking with other investors in the Columbus area.

So with that cash flow has been minimal at best.  

Well just as the post indicates, this investor was taken advantage of.  

If you achieve Real Estate Professional status, you could potentially drive your income down to zero, minimizing your taxes.

Specifically, anything indicating that the lease is completed and both sides have no claims or issues with each other.

When I need to send a fax I go to FaxZero.com and can send up to 3 pages for free (with logo on cover page which is just fine by me) or one can pay a minimal fee for larger documents.Hope this helps!

To minimize risk, lenders should assess the property's value, maintain a low loan-to-value ratio, conduct thorough due diligence, and use legally binding contracts.

@Heather Hall your title rep or customer service rep can pull all the recorded FHA and VA loans recorded 2020-2021 when rates were under 3% Be super careful with the VA's they are a protected class in 9 out of 10 cases and recent overturn in VA mods indicates those in trouble will end up in court. 

While you may not make significant passive income renting the other side or the other three units, you can probably cut your living expenses in half or even live for nearly free in a 4-plex.If I had to do it all over again, I would have taken this approach at your age and purchased a 4-plex every year or so with minimal down payment.