Unless you get lucky and a nearby park shuts down, you will have to bring them in one by one and likely won't have the option of doing a program such as the Clayton Cash Program.

You can search for all the gourmet grocers near by and see if they are expanding or would like to relocate.

A quadplex I'm interested in purchasing is newly renovated and still vacant so no rent roll. Each unit is 2 bed/2.5 bath, approx 1100 sq ft, with separate water meters, small fenced-in front and back patios, new water...

Thanks for your reply, the lease has a clause " Tenant and guests will not use premises in such way as to commit waste (severe property damage) or create a nuisance by annoying, disturbing or interfering with the quiet enjoyment of peace and quiet of any other tenant or nearby resident."

Until you can double your budget, you're better off staying in Columbus or nearby - at least you'll know the neighborhoods there. 

I live in nearby Queens, NY, in my neighborhood, there are several of these properties, and as you said they been vacant for years.

You're most motivated buyers will be the people that live close or travel through that area.Put up more signs around nearby stores and restaurants.2bd/1bth for sale by owner no banks needed!

Justify it in your rent raise letter with a list of upgrades and encouraging them to check nearby pricing which I’m assuming you are right at/close to.

If you live in an area where houses are expensive and rents are low, look for nearby areas.

Many restaurants and boat ramps ect near by.