Excited to connect and learn about this market 

If you don't have any connections here, find people that are investors here and reach out to them for a referral (whether on here or FB).

For instance instead of having to stay glued to new listings, find the ones that show potential, then estimate rent, then put them in your calculator, then look at comps for ARV, then finally calculate offer price etc. 

I would consider staying with your parents and investing in another market that stretches your dollar and covers the cost of a professional property manager.

Plus, very important to understand the new layout and how the dig down will effect the existing stairs, plumbing, etc.Happy to connect and talk through your specific situation because @Bruce Woodruff mentioned every project is different and know one price fits all espeically with these complex jobs.Where at in Chicago is your building?

He likely needs to stay where he is, save up money for a downpayment on his own, and buy when HE is ready.He's not ready. 

I just stayed in a hotel in Moab and we had an A/C issue and it took two days to resolve and, honestly, that's not that out of line with my normal experience at hotels.I don't know where people dreamed up this idea that all hotels have someone waiting outside your room ready to resolve anything in 5 minutes. 

I would like to connect with any member who invests in the Daytona or Columbus area of Ohio.Question: Is there any recommendations on how to find discounted properties in the Ohio market or is a turnkey property the way to go?

Happy to chat more or connect you with some great people in your area!

There are some great tools out there always, but get connected and network as much as possible.