Tom,Columbus, Ohio, offers several neighborhoods with strong growth potential for rental investments.

You can typically change the way the entity works - may or may not make a tax difference, but you're only 6 months in so I imagine you're showing a paper loss anyways? 

Do all your due diligence upfront (see if you can get an inspection done before submitting an offer)On the lending side a DSCR loan is an option.

Here is a list of why adding a single ADU in single family zoned areas in my CA market is typically a poor RE investment:1) The value added by the ADU addition is often significantly less than the cost of adding the ADU.

These include drafting offering documents, adhering to ongoing disclosure rules, and audits, which can easily run tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Sale price: $175,000 Charming Duplex – Fully Renovated with Modern Upgrades686-688 Westview Rd, Memphis, TN 38109This beautifully renovated duplex offers modern comfort and stylish upgrades throughout.

Depends on the actual deal I have seen 85/15 rarely 90/10 but keep in mind your primary home will have a second lien on it typically if your LTV is over 75%. 

Someone can't insure typically something they don't own. 

Typically a BRRRR requires a severely distressed property and a significant rehab to make the numbers work.

I met the guy and wrote an offer on the hood of my car.