I know there is some buzz around Columbus, but it's not a boomtown and can't touch Texas long term.

They should know the market better and keep your rents up.

Keep in mind that the sponsors with the longer track records and deeper bench of investors are unlikely to use some of the newer exemptions. 

From what I’ve gathered, it’s crucial to connect with local agents and attorneys since they often learn about foreclosures before they even hit public records.It also helps to keep an eye out while driving—homes that appear neglected or have been vacant for a long time often signal a pending foreclosure.If you're considering this strategy, be ready to move quickly.

Speaking with my brothers this past weekend we talked about trying to keep the house in the family by buying it from our cousins.

build to rent is great. they are an intermediary that help investors contract direct with turn key new build. they are pretty sophisticated we have sold a house so far and we are looking to sell other multifamily with them. there is a vetting process and as an intermediary they don't control construction they help vet builders and establish relationships. they have a big team. the other builder I've never heard of but unless you can see your house I wouldn't touch it. rent to retirement has a strict policy of 90 days until certificate of occupancy until they will send a deal out they are good at what they do and I'd recommend them. they have options all over the country and established relationships.

I'm in the process of finalizing my website (obviously this needs to be strong as it will be my landing site for other marketing initiatives.I do plan on keeping my 9-5, so I am looking to use Google PPC and Facebook retargeting ads to build the majority my pipeline, using nights and weekends for follow-up and some limited cold calling.

The fact that you evaluated whether to sell or do a cash-out refi shows you’re playing a long game and keeping your options open.

Is this 1 flip where you're going to lose $20,000 and never touch real estate again? 

If you plan to keep your current home as a rental, a home equity loan or HELOC could help fund your new home’s remodel while keeping your low mortgage rate.