There are a lot of assets in Columbus that are basically turn key properties, and even if you have some minor renovations (5k-10K)I would recommend trying to go after an interest-free credit card AFTER you are approved and close for your loan.

I found the county criteria which reads as:"Property must be minimum of 1 acre, meet the underlying zone district, have adequate parking, meet the requirements set for by the Wildfire Hazard Overlay District, have valid water and sanitation, have legal access, use the primary dwelling unit, be free of violations, and have no substantial detriment to the intent of the Zoning Resolution."

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@Joe Freehold due to legal issues, not aware of anyone offering this anymore.

They usually offer quicker approvals and fewer hoops to jump through, though at higher interest rates.When reaching out to potential lenders, make sure to provide detailed information about the properties’ value, cash flow, and your overall investment strategy to find the most investor-friendly terms.

Bottomline is that you are unlikely to "win" a suit against the city and even if you did, the legal costs would be very high.

I noticed one property where it seems that someone got a single mortgage with a legal description containing several properties.

This sounds like a legal scam to scare you out of your money.

I see many times the deals get sent to the attorneys to "handle it" but this should be sorted out upfront whether tenant stays or goes.In terms of having the tenant removed, there is no way to have them removed from the legal perspective if they are paying rent and you weren't going to move into the unit.

You most certainly dont have a legal right to try to charge them a 6 month penalty.