I like the idea of using a HELOC for value add projects where you can refi in 12 months to pay back your HELOC.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Utilities are OFTEN overlooked so reach out to power, telecom, gas (or go all electric), water, and sewer to make sure you understand what it would take to get separately metered services from the primary house.

PM is a service business and time is very valuable.

In my area 100 sq ft is about $600/month. 

Columbus presents a little different type of investing from Cleveland but you can still find good properties that will give you some cashflow each month (not life changing but with your goal of 100 doors then it'll add up eventually).

I also have 401k with 4,500 which I estimate will be 7,000 by the end of the year.Fund 1: 24kFund 2: 180k401k: 7k Right now, I am a renter that pays 900 per month, with a stay at home wife with a child on the way.

But you have to understand you may get monthly cash in your pocket, but you'll have more problems and little appreciation.

In process....stabilization in 12 months Lessons learned?

Unfortunately I am told most admitted insurance carriers are out of the business for insuring apt complexes in the state of CA (this was even before the LA wildfires this month.