Rentals, on the other hand, give you steady income with 5-6% returns, backed by strong demand (54% renter households) and affordable rents averaging $1,783 for single-family homes.

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

Quote from @Felicia Nitu: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: hope it works.. but throwing in the affordable housing requirement a lot of times kills the project right there.Also at least in markets I have worked the time lines START from completed submission.. you make your submission and then get an incomplete letter this goes on for months and months soo time lines still extend.. but at least its a step in the right direction hope if works.Hi Jay, the affordable housing requirement can definitely be a dealbreaker for some projects.

Finding cash-flowing deals are tough, but pad-splits could be a game-changer—both for improving returns and addressing affordability in housing

Quote from @Tyler Munroe:This was an extremely unpopular measure with the current residents of Cambridge, but change like this is necessary to address the affordability issues that plague our state.

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

Location, upgrades and gorgeous finishes are vital along with a contractor(s) who do exceptional work affordably Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It’s always been a good, affordable market overall, but you have to know the markets well, as there are good and bad areas for sure.  

Ultimately, that may drive the price of the units down because it is affordable to less people. 

Those that respond “$0” or something ridiculous, you can request income documentation from them to justify.Don’t be afraid to share with them how much your property taxes & Insurance increased and that YOU cannot afford to absorb them.ALWAYS get an increase or something of value annually when rents are increasing or tenants will start thinking they should never have an increase, making future increases that much more difficult to negotiate.