I’m a professional civil engineer with years of experience in construction and entrepreneurship.

Readers should seek professional advice.

While finding a local CPA is important, consider the option of working with remote professionals who specialize in real estate and small business taxes.

Real Estate Professional = 750 hours and more time on real estate than anything else.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Steady Growth – Home to Ohio State University (the largest college in the U.S.) and major Fortune 500 companies like Cardinal Health, Nationwide Insurance, and L Brands, Columbus attracts a steady influx of students, professionals, and job seekers every year.Strong Rental Market – With a growing population and a high demand for housing, rental properties are in constant demand, making it a prime market for investors.Affordable Prices – Unlike other hot markets, Columbus still offers below-national-average home prices (around $275,000 median), giving investors a chance to buy in before prices climb even higher.

Will you hire a developer or build it yourself?

For example how do you identify with confidence that your market attracts more professionals vs. families vs. bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc. and therefore how you'd know which amenities to offer?

Readers should seek professional advice.

If you are only looking to create a trust to avoid probate, you could probably hire an attorney to make a revocable trust.