Look for undervalued properties.Network: Connect with local real estate agents, contractors, and other investors for insights and deals.Analyze Properties: Use the 1% rule to evaluate potential properties (monthly rent should be at least 1% of the total investment).Secure Financing: Explore different financing options like conventional loans, hard money loans, or private lenders.As for timing, if you can handle the extra responsibility, starting now could give you a head start.

Columbus is an absolute goldmine right now - it's got robust job growth, a booming tech and university scene, and consistent strong rental demand. 

@Meena MallikFrom my experience, securing financing for commercial real estate involves understanding your options, such as conventional loans, commercial loans, private lenders, or partnerships.

Quote from @Jeff Adolphe: @Kevin Collins How long does it typically take you to secure a house with REI?

There funding is almost never secured for more then a year at a time.

Pro tip--make sure your exhaust fan in the bathroom is vented to the atmosphere--meaning out to the outside.....go out the roof or out the side of the unit or secured to an opening in a soffit vent grille off the house. 

Strategic negotiations secured the property at $170,000, positioning us for a quick and lucrative resale in a thriving market.

Who at your firm is licensed to sell securities?

You can always charge an air and surface scrubbing fee from their security deposit after they've moved out. 

By working with motivated sellers, I’m able to secure below-market deals and pass those savings onto buyers.