I don't know where to invest, really drawn to Columbus for many reasons (some cash flow and stable appreciation)--what's been some people's positive and negative experiences in Columbus? 

Europe is not a good market for investing.

The best protection for you and your investments?

After that initial down payment, the bank will basically be financing your investments.

Almost every realtor has several investors ready to invest at least $2 million in cash.If you’re planning to use hard money loans, agents won’t show properties without prior proof of funds.I’m curious, is this a general market trend in Ohio or just this particular realtor’s approach?

That is tight leverage for an investment 2nd position loan.A private investor might be willing to do it, it's not going to be cheap at all & will be short-term money & will not be a line of credit to take out at your liking.What is your rate on the 1st?

@Alexandre Pita i would be interested to connect and learn about your current investments and plans for the future - i plan to invest in Portugal this spring and i have others from my investment group that may be interested. 

Quote from @Tiarra Delaney: Quote from : Quote from : Hi BiggerPockets community,I’m new to real estate investing and excited to learn!

Can you help me evaluate an investment case?

Hello @Tove Fox,You are not investing in a state, you will invest in an individual city.