Higher math has been cool too but not everyone can go that route.Business math is a basic requirement almost to be able to function in today's society.

There are groups that specialize in equity exchanges such as the National Council of Exchangors (NCE) or the Society of Exchange Counselors (SEC).

If you are going to get involved, you really need to get your tenant to an attorney or legal aid society asap.  

There are even companies that start to give serious price breaks at about 10 properties (for example American Modern does that).

Modern paint, appliances, and lighting.

: less chance of repairs in the first few years, less chance of buying something with hidden repairs, modern= more attractive to tenants.

We:Refinished the kitchen cabinets with a modern gray, replaced hardwarePainted the kitchen and bathroomAdded vanity and new faucet in bathroom, replacing a wall-mounted porcelain sinkRefinished the bathtub and shower surroundThe resulting unit was better than anything else in this working class neighborhood, matching the quality of nearby slightly more expensive town center (mall, restaurants, etc.) neighborhoods. 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $65,000

Cash invested: $160,000

Sale price: $219,000

Found this deal on market because a buyer made a low offer...

something out of the 80s that's got good bones with more modern construction materials that you can replace flooring, paint, trim, windows, etc and do it as you have time for.If you answered "yes" or "potentially, yes" to #1, I suggest networking with other investors and learning what landlord life is like and if it makes sense for you in the short-term with the eventual goal of hiring property management later on. 

I myself am somewhat of a numbers guy so ideally someone who has an eye for the modern day design choices (while keeping budget in mind).I just arrived to Columbus this evening so would love to meet folks this week while I'm here.