Those buying to mitigate year end taxes for the 80% bonus depreciation.3.

also what part of columbus ohio is considered good, low on crime, fast developing yet still affordable to buy a house? 

The last thing you want to do is to buy a sub-optimal asset or location where your initial equity down payment evaporates and goes away. 

Having your background and connections is going to serve you well.

I’m interested in starting to look for deals off-market.

I am looking to get into investing more heavily in 2015. 

Welcome to the forums Raymond!

The key is to buy a distressed multi-unit or single-family home with space to rent out, rehab it to increase value, refinance to pull out equity, and then continue living in one unit while renting out the others.

Best way to learn an area is to drive/walk around as much as you can.

I'm excited to share that I've finally taken the plunge into real estate after a long search!