I have a 3/2 rented with that model for 7 years , no major issues since I started doing background checks.

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Columbus OH checks all these boxes and the rules here are super landlord-friendly!

I would look for a bunch of Sub To Deals with 2-3% interest rates ...... then rent out for cash flow and huge equity build up when rates are really low (check out amortization schedules and compare 2-3% vs 6-7% with the same balance and length of time - check out the principal portion each month - the lower the rate the higher amount goes to principal PLUS better cash flow).

You can actually to to the NMLS's consumer access page to look up a lender to check licensing.

So I would check those docs first.

Additionally, checking local listings on Zillow or Craigslist can help fine-tune the rental rates in that specific area.

If you check the NYS Dept of Licensing website, no one is listed by the name Eric Lee as an Agent or Broker with the firm Sowae Corp https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/nydos/searchByName.do.

I probably wouldn't trust many of them and I'm still double checking what those who trust tell me.b.

Sounds like you have a solid agent for checking on that