@Eric E.UBIT only comes into play in an IRA on leveraged real estate and running an active business.

Your best bet is to ask for referrals from professionals in the space: realtors, other investors, this forum, FB groups, etc.

THANKS Your local credit union might be your best bet.

agree .. other wise its just the bottom feeders looking to take his equity from him  with couching it as a rescue.. his best bet it to sell if its owner occ the profit is tax free .. regroup and start over.. 

I live here and I haven't seen more FSBO but I'm seeing a lot more wholesaling activity.  

If the investor is actively involved and can stay on top of materials, roll with it!

My point is this, I am actively involved/advising this investor, providing local vendors contacts (handyperson, surveyor, painters, etc) and I "don't wait for them to call me", I call them weekly. 

I wouldn't bet my life on 50%, but I would bet they are more problematic than the typical long-term renter.

I’m actively seeking to purchase either a multi-family or duplex unit in the Columbus area  for a medium rehab project. 

I would suggest picking someone with the most forum posts or the most/best reviews that way you know they are actually active!