However, the biggest con is that you are sacrificing a bit of your privacy by living right by your tenants and it is usually a lot more stressful since everything is your responsibility - managing tenant issues, handyman repairs, taking care of the lawn, etc.I would strongly recommend house hacking especially in the Columbus Ohio market!

Timing your next investment is all about balancing risk and financial comfort—trust your instincts and run the numbers carefully.

Got a call from the tenants mother on Tuesday morning - she said her son (my tenant) was shot nine times this past Saturday & is in intensive care, surgeries, etc. 

You have to be a serious individual that takes care business.

Be careful not to violate any Fair Housing laws during this process.

The compliance on these can be tricky, tread carefully or work with experienced funds.4) Death - Nothing is certain but death and taxes.

A clean cut, I get that it might be hard emotionally and financially but a clear break on stuff is what you need not more stuff that keeps you together that will just be one more thing to fight over later.

Just focus on running the numbers carefully to ensure the property cash flows or at least covers expenses, and don’t hesitate to lean on resources here for advice.If you’re financing, look into FHA loans, as they’re great for first-time buyers purchasing up to 4-unit properties with low down payments.

He is different than a personal trainer bc at least a trainer cares about your results and isn't lying about their own. 

That could be a good opportunity, but underwriting of a seller-financed fix-and-flip deal requires careful analysis.