Wholesalers will bear more fruit in that space. 

Keep it in good enough condition to allow me to see the true fruits of the investment when it’s been paid off in 15, 20 or 30 years.

This combination of factors makes Columbus and its suburbs a compelling choice for real estate investors seeking a fruitful out-of-state investment opportunity. 

I want them to avoid putting all their eggs in one basket and hope it all works out.

I have read the entire post & replies, indeed interesting and fruitful discussion.I have to say my opinion is very like @Cody L.The most important advantage you have when you invest in real estate is the leverage (and I am investing also in different segments such as stock market for example).You almost don't have any other investment segments in which you can leverage yourself, and use this "additional money" to increase your portfolio and income.And here is a thing I learned from one of the greatest investors I once meet - The idea in real estate investment is not to invest your 100% cash.

Its and relatively cheap to set this situation up, but more of a pain to maintain.BUT, if you can forsee a scenario where you may ever get sued, its nice to not have all your eggs in one basket.

To fill all the gift baskets you can give out with the money you save from the new energy efficient windows!

The trick is to look for a point of commonality and go with it.If you’re standing in a long line somewhere and it’s taking forever to get through, look at the person behind you and say, “I always seem to choose the slowest line,” or if you have a full basket, say “I only came in for one item.”

We found we had too many eggs (capital) in this price point basket.  

Absentee owners lists are the new low hanging fruit and thus the most promoted so most investors and wholesalers go after it to find deals.