Plus macroeconomics here in Columbus is booming right now because of developments from Intel, Meta, Amazon, Honda, and lots of major companies building out here.

You are correct that there is a lot of variability in prices.  

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Do you need all this for a couple of rentals?

Lots of competition for tenants at this moment, which has been dropping rents down, rent concessions etc.Good luck on your journey!

Monty, take a small amount of time to work on your credit daily.

my older brother "rehabs" lots down in Peru.

Lots of leg work, calls and emails, but if you can find a few deals that could get you started with enough capital to get into your first deal on your own.

The financial of property is good:      DSCR = 1.3; LTV = 45%;Both my liquidity and net worth passes Chase's test.

Class A- Brand New buildings with lots of amenities, good infrastructure & locationClass B- Building are usually older; priced less than Class A & need some updates/restorationClass C- Oldest buildings (20+ years); need significant maintenance; less attractive locationsWhere things become subjective is an older building located in a neighborhood that's changing for the better.