Do your homework to ensure you are picking someone competent and honest.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

@Grace TapfumaI wouldn't sell a perfectly fine business to get capital to invest in real estate unless there are indicators thats time to move on to something else.

I have over a hundred rental units I own and operate in Utah everything from homes and condos to larger multifamily.Salt Lake County has higher property taxes and is basically built out already and Ogden even though you can find good opportunities in the long run it won't be able to compete with South Utah County or Eagle Mountain. 

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If I remember correctly, there is a provision for properties with Fannie and Freddie loans to be moved to single-member LLCs after 12 months of seasoning if the only member of the LLC is the owner/borrower on the loan. 

This is what you would have to compete with.

With that being said, Columbus is one of the hottest markets in the US right now with some of the fastest population and job growth and companies moving and developing here.

Talk to a competent CPA.BTW, the real value is not derived from saving a management fee. 

We tried to reason with him he has a  business that is not doing good we have told him repeatedly that is no reason to not pay his rent on timeThe restaurant he is leasing from us is doing great business he needs to have a moment with a competent attorney we don’t have to make him understand his responsibilities he agreed upon in his lease