While likely more expensive than Cleveland or Toledo, Columbus has a more diverse and robust economy, driven by government, education (Ohio State University), and healthcare.

Starting out, single-family was my go-to—easier to manage and a great intro to the game.

Real estate prospecting is a numbers game, so the key is to keep reaching out, tracking your progress, and refining your process along the way.Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm more ideas or chat about prospecting strategies!

For example, in higher-end or luxury markets, where the price point is much higher, full-service staging can be a game-changer.

Then connect with some hard money lenders (you can find some here on BP as well as some who are typing this right now) and connect with them to understand their product type, what they like to lend on and requirements.Hard money broker is all numbers game of making relationships and helping those that are looking for financing, it starts out slow but if you get with a few good borrowers and lenders it can be pretty decent money to be made.As an example we paid six figures last year to HM brokers. 

This isn't analyzing deals, this is just playing a video game.

The truth is, they will keep playing games and milk you for every penny they can, then they will leave the house a mess and cost more with cleaning, repairs, and vacancy.

That being said real estate investing is typically a long game and with just 2 years under your belt you’ve just started.

I'm new to the real estate game and have heard a lof of good things about Propstream and Dealmachine.

A review of your offering documents makes clear that investor money is considered game for any purpose.