What would you assess your personal success rate is for 2024? 

Definitely make those assessments during inspection or prior to making an offer if you can to save yourself the time. 

The networking and local market insights are invaluable.For retirement planning, focus on building steady cash flow and consider setting aside a healthy maintenance fund (I usually recommend 6 months of expenses) to protect against any surprises.If you're looking to expand your portfolio, Columbus is a great market where we still see positive cash flowing deals with lots of appreciation potential.

Although this is a long term investment and not in the main stream, it has added a certain level of comfort knowing the above potential investment risks are to a degree reduced.

Have you assessed how some of the repairs will be funded? 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Denver has a lot of older properties with value-add potential—small upgrades like fresh paint, updated kitchens, or even just better landscaping can make a big difference in forcing appreciation.

If you inherit a tenant and they have been a good tenant, I see no reason to suddenly ask them to submit an application for a potential lease renewal. 

I think you can definitely run into a potential guest using that against you in the near future and opening the door for liability. 

@Brian Larson - Are you asking how to assess rental demand in any given market?