My kids and extended family are in the lower 48 so I don't mind excuses to get down there- and the sun too! 

For example, if you were a CPA for a law firm, and then went on from there to open an accounting firm on your own, SOME lenders might be willing to look at this as a 2 year history, even though you're only 1 year into the self-employment piece. 

Yeah there are some cool ideas here, but I do believe she is skirting some local permit laws.

Let them know that you like the property and the area, but there are some issues that need to be taken care of. 

I have talked to the guys on the phone there and working with Jon - we are in the process of putting a deal under contract...

There have been some very good spreadsheets posted on here in the past that you can search for and find.A spreadsheet is going to be much easier to use and play with different numbers than an app.

I considering buying my first rental property there, and am an out of state investor.

I've got a lot of conflicting ideas bouncing around in my head, and I'm afraid I'm falling into analysis paralysis.Are there any experienced real estate investors in Columbus, OH who would be interested connecting? 

Once you get that property under contract then get the contractor out there.

Hi there!