Do you have any books or resources out there that he can dive into to help him hopefully avoids some of the common pitfalls?

Happy to send over some resources on why Columbus is a great real estate market to invest in!

Please feel free to utilize me as a resource if you want to run through a deal or discuss any of the national or local wholesalers out there. 

There are many resources for you to connect online and in person.

Can someone guide me / point me in resources on my options?

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There are several great resources for data. 

It’s also great that you already have equity in your primary residence and cash available—those are valuable resources for getting started.If you’re considering a multifamily property, house hacking could be a great way to dip your toes into investing while minimizing risks.

I am new to the game and using the FHA loan has just seemed to be the most common way to house hack (at least in terms of what the resources I have read have said). 

Send me a DM, I'll send you some free resources.