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The last event was a vape stuck in the s-trap of the toilet that required toilet to be replaced.

I understand that starting out, depending on how fast you want to build your portfolio, you could spend a lot of time at it.For those with established investment portfolios, how much time is required to maintain it?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would not recommend RESimpli to anyone else.

You could form an LLC and have the operating agreement that allows your boss to require you to purchase his membership interest (or allow you to purchase his) in a given time frame.

If you're open to $120-180k, I would recommend looking into Columbus Ohio as it does have much better growth and appreciation potential than Cleveland and Dayton. 

It requires hard work, strategy, and a willingness to take on projects others might overlook.

My focus is on providing either turnkey-style space for those interested in temporary, infrequent use or long-term leasing for business folks who require conference room space (or perhaps event space).

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.