I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I would bet that more than 75% did not buy a property in 2023

The problem I find is I don't like putting in that much time doing research and field inspections (300-400 properties per week are auctioned) for such low odds that the property will sell at a price I need it to.....either the plaintiff will have a really high max bid set (like the full judgement amount) or another 3rd party bidder will bid it up more than it's worth.  

Your best bet would be someone you know.

If they are that rare then what are the odds of finding land/tear downs where you can legally created 2-4 units?

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

But the odds of negotiating on one property and then having the other properties still available after 30 days or so is very slim. 

Brook, so your best bet is a bridge loan with rehab. 

Put in the effort, build relationships, prove your value, and improve your odds of finding someone to help launch you on your path.Should I set up an LLC?

I contacted several local "brokers" regarding a deal I had, and oddly, all of them came back with an offer letter that looked oddly similar.