Long-Term Play: Those who secured land at high valuations must now decide whether to hold, develop, or offload.New Construction and Infrastructure DevelopmentColumbus has seen a surge in homebuilding, particularly in response to anticipated demand from Intel-related jobs.The delay may impact financing and absorption rates, leading to a slowdown in housing starts.Infrastructure projects tied to Intel’s growth, such as roads and utilities, will likely continue, but at a measured pace.Commercial Real Estate and Small Business ImpactsMany businesses and developers bet on an influx of Intel workers fueling demand for retail, office, and industrial space.This delay could create leasing challenges, with some developers reconsidering near-term projects.On the flip side, a more gradual ramp-up may allow local businesses to scale strategically.Opportunities for Savvy InvestorsBuying the Dip: If land or housing prices see a correction, it could be a prime buying opportunity for those with a long-term outlook.Pivoting to Other Growth Areas: Columbus remains an attractive market beyond Intel, with a strong job market, affordable cost of living, and other major employers expanding.Building for the Long Haul: Delays happen, but Intel’s presence in Ohio is a long-term game.

But, insurance costs are likely to rise, making getting mortgages for most people even harder to get.What is likely to happen is more creative financing going forward, private lending to increase and smaller houses being built in the future. 

You likely don’t need a real estate license to rent out your own property.

You can't rent out a PO box and live there.And yea that sounds like a huge red flag to me. 

@Jose Saladin you will likely not get a CO (certificate of occupancy) to be able to legally rent this out.

It's not a direct answer to your question, but it's very likely you have no contractual leg to stand on.

There is lots of information on how to analyze publicly traded REITs as well.

Its a 3bd/1.5 bath row home Either the rehab sucks and the house looks like crap, or, you overpriced it.

A friend and I created one recently:https://drive.google.com/file/...It was meant to compare costs between different lenders, but you can use it to just see costs from one lender as well.

It is my honor to serve this family and I am really to JV with another investor to help more families in need of relief that are in dire situations like this Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?