If anybody local (especially other wholesalers) or anybody else even out of my market wants to connect, feel free to reach out!

As for your ques if to wait, well, it depends on the market, in some parts of the country prices are still going up, slower, but still going up, other parts the prices are coming down, you know that area, what is happening there? 

If you own them free and clear you will likely only pay for title and transfer tax on the market value of the property if you want them to be under LLC. 

Usually turnkey operators suck the equity out of a deal and sell at or above market so there goes the equity. 

Well, yes, some properties may require complete work, but others may just need cosmetic things to bring them back on the market.

Look for motivated sellers off market and market via cold calling and or direct mail, geofencing, advertising and the like.A good wholesaler is as @Ericka Parrott mentioned, direct to seller, did good underwriting and can deliver an actual "Deal" whether buy and hold or flip. 

Happy to send over some resources on why Columbus is a great real estate market to invest in. 

Would this be the ideal market, or are there other rental options we should explore? 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Hello @Daniel Summer,The Memphis market has a solid MHA/Sec 8 rental.