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? 

Hello good people of BiggerPockets.

I don't recommend throwing the baby out with the bath water, and definitely make sure you understand the nature of the Mentor you choose.BP is a great resource to meet some amazing people. 

People can smell commission breath.

I'm particularly interested in what tactics people have implemented for sourcing quality deals (not the I need 100% financing bs)Would you:1.

My biggest question when I was researching all the programs was "If these people are so successful at what they do, why are they charging so much for all of this and always trying to upsell?" 

Many people / and or agents really cant do simple math.

Even in your area, you may meet other out of state investors so you have more context for when you talk to the people who will make up your team there.

People like to rent from a person not a 'brand', it's more personal.

Most importantly, they are disrespectful and bad business people.