The case law gets interpreted by the lawyers and judges in opposing ways.

I am not opposed to paying more rent as a *small* increase IF the property is in great shape.

(Note: That's another common misconception that can cost thousands in penalties for establishing a QRP/Solo 401k for which you were ineligible).Another important takeaway is that it must be "for the production of income from selling goods or performing services," as opposed to investment income; i.e., real estate rental income will not qualify one for adopting a Solo 401k Plan.

Columbus specifically has a growing population, strong job market, and steadily rising home values (as opposed to other areas like Cleveland which has a slightly declining population).

This was expedited as I chose to do direct deposit/wire as opposed to a check.

Especially since the down payment % has gone down to 10% opposed to the 20% it was the last time I bought. 

For something that could be worth this much money (100K) My first step would have been to hire a qualified attorney opposed to DYI tax foreclosure. 

Why not spend the additional money on extra insurance coverage that you know will protect you as opposed to another LLC, which might not?

This I am not opposed to as the properties I am looking at are very close to where I rent currently.- Are there any tools out there that could potentially project what the property could rent for?

The minimum investment is something like $10,000 as opposed to the $50,000 that is typical for many syndicators.