$280k home for $2,500 rent is a personal choice.

The Housing Choice Voucher program here is run by CMHA (Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority).

@Joshua Lanzieri when renovating older properties there are almost always negative surprises.Go watch any HGTV renovation show and most of them will have this as a cliff-hanger, forcing the choice of either going over budget or cutting back elsewhere.10% overruns happen often, but 50% is NOT acceptable!

@Duke Butterfield no one can really answer whether or not real estate is a good choice for you - except YOU!

But I have 0 empathy to pay for someone's CHOICE of not having there stuff insured. 

The house will need a new fence soon, so I'll have to factor that into the scenario.I'm not sure which choice is the best option for me.

2) You MUST screen these people before renting to them, but you can use FurnishedFinders screening tool3) Otherwise, you can put your choice of screening link in your ad or include in a response template in FF.

They may be regulated, they maybe aren't.A Credit Union is a good choice for funding.

Hey Steven - An LLC is a solid choice for structuring your partnership since it offers liability protection and keeps things clean when splitting ownership and profits.

I’ve worked with a lot of investors and property managers in both Texas and Florida, so hopefully, I can help you sort through the options.Florida VibesFlorida could be a fantastic choice if you’re leaning toward short-term rentals.