In turn they provide me with a steady flow of off market properties.

That's great that he travels so much but ask him to provide where he rented and where he slept during that time. 

That's a big deal, and should provide encouragement to others who are on that path. 

For properties in Central Ohio, you can access records through the Franklin County Recorder's Office, which provides a public records search tool to help you look up property details, including any liens.

I wonder if your local MLS provider has a list of MLS_only brokers in their system?

A lot of hosts I know use pool fences, safety signs, and provide life jackets to help reduce risk.

We have allowed tenants to resolve past due debts or provide letters from previous apartment complexes confirming that damages or unpaid rent were not their responsibility.

Johnny Wolff, the CEO is very hands on and his team provide a lot of great support.

It is hard to beat the appreciation, cashflow, tax benefit and the hedge it provides against inflation. 

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