Coffee, lunch or a local meet up spot would work great. 

So I check the plumbing that we replaced, I look under sink, I check smoke detectors, also look at spot I repaired under a bad window seal,  heck doors for light leaks.

Your interest in Ohio, especially Columbus, is spot-on for your SFH or small multifamily investment goals.

Once you understand the tradeoffs of getting an LLC vs not getting one, then you're in a great spot to decide what will work best for you. 

This approach aligns with my preference for immediate equity and the potential to replicate this strategy with a second property by year's end.House Hack a New Construction Duplex: I've spotted a duplex priced at $405k that's appealing for a live-in investment.

@Jay Hinrichs is spot on with the online reviews. 

I agree with Melanie that you should do what you can to not answer questions on the spot.

In my areas they require concrete or asphalt driveways & parking and each unit requires 2 parking spots, that is 4 spots per duplex, that's 800 square feet of land for parking per duplex.All of this adds up, but it works out, least for us it has.Also...

About / Members – Neighborhood Building Owner's Alliance (nboachicago.com)Another great spot would be the Straight Up Chicago Investor's Podcast which also keeps an up-to-date meetup list for Chicago meetups. 

They've got the inside scoop on those secret spots that don't show up on spreadsheets.Now, a little advice from my early days in the real estate game: getting your hands dirty and reaching out to sellers and developers is key.