Are you looking to expand your portfolio in Columbus or elsewhere?

Some things I do to avoid bad situations: screen well, only have properties in good locations where people actually want to live (I find tenants behave better when they know they have a good thing going for them and that they are easily replaceable), set proper expectations, have a rock solid lease, go over it with new tenants to make sure everything is clear and agreed upon, and enforce the lease by issuing a formal notice to pay or quit every single time rent is late by even one day (and charge the late fee), or a formal notice to cure or quit every time there is a lease violation.

Doing just STRs would mean you need to expand your portfolio a little slower as getting that income to qualify is going to take just a bit longer. 

I'm hoping to read, learn, and be able to hone my offer skills, expand my network of sources, and be able to land these flips.

Now that you are expanding to a second home, are you pursuing a STR or LTR strategy with your first?

I am looking to build my portfolio and expand into commercial investments. 

.- Investment Lock-Up: While there’s a chance your funds could be tied up for a bit, if the property is well-designed and in a desirable area, you might see appreciation that allows for refinancing sooner than you think.Buying an existing property:- Less Risk: Existing properties come with a track record, so you can analyze their performance and potential more easily.

The Bascom Group, LLC has expanded its presence in California’s Central Valley with the acquisition of Old River Place, a 249-unit build-to-rent multifamily property in Southwest Bakersfield, for $56.6 million.

So today I was talking to my mentor and we were considering different real estate strategies to expand my horizons.He mentioned mixed-use properties, which I honestly have never considered as an investment.

Even more, if these lenders are to be mentioned, then having a post with subject title that will be easily found will be great.