As for Columbus, it’s a growing market with potential for strong rental demand, but make sure to research specific neighborhoods, local market trends, and the level of competition to ensure you’re making a smart investment.

This couple also made it through the pandemic shut down and didn't lose their shirt.

If you can't get flexible terms to get the deal to work, then you lose your shirt on losses.

And I find many tenants in this class level really connect with it if there an ideal tenant.

The software doesn't provide that level of granular detail that can mean the difference between 2k and 3k a month. 

I think I'm just not understanding what sort of realtor would be willing to help do something like this because I assume most realtors are used to finding you a move-in ready primary home and that's really what they know, and that the price needs to be a certain level to get a worthwhile commission.

Best,WilliamThis introduction highlights your enthusiasm, transparency about your experience level, and desire to connect with others while establishing your goals.

I think the reason that Grocapitus or Neal Bawa were not getting much response either speaks to their level of participation in BP (Neal obviously doesn't spend much time here), or the fact that unhappy LPs were shy, or happy LPs were shy, or BP does a poor job of really getting posts noticed.

If it was me...I'd check with zoning to find out how many dwelling units I could build, and I'd find what the requirements are for those units (type of house, height and setback restrictions, etc.).Then I'd find out what local builders think the cost to construct would be - just get a cost estimate per square foot for 2 or 3 different levels of finish.

The level of professionalism in the commercial world is a big standout to me as well.