In Franklinton there are plenty of large projects going on that will bring massive growth to the west side of Columbus, such as the Peninsula Development, which is a multiphase project that will erect a 24 story apartment complex featuring a grocery store, a multi use office space building, and a new hotel featuring a two-story venue. 

Along with a kiddy-pool sized litterbox in one corner of a room, cat urine and feces in the OTHER corner of the room on the carpet (newly installed by the seller when I bought), and a smell that made my eyes water walking in the front door.The lease has a clause for Tenant-Caused Damages resulting from tenant negligence.

I have just read a book about this, and a business owner spoke about his employees who would take "multiple taxi trips in one day" or "dine at the most expensive restaurants even when alone" its just something that will happen.

I work extensively funding deals for flippers in KC  Toledo  Cleveland Baltimore city and a few other markets in mid west..

But as far monthly payment you could easily buy a house in a cheaper location have less roommates and the same monthly payment or the same number of roommates and a lower monthly payment.

I was told to go to bigger pockets to find properties and a PM in Kansas City so calling around you hear a lot.

It sounds like you’ve got a solid plan and a great passion for real estate investing.

That is a red flag to me but I find it hard to believe that a business with 4.8 stars on so many reviews and A+ BBB rating could be a scam.

I'm looking for referrals for a custodian, tax attorney, and a CPA to set one up and advise me.

We have never had an issue using those services.We make sure to do initial vetting of our candidates and a showing before we have them apply to not waste their money unless we want to move forward.