Or just sell it at a loss… I need some guidance here, I know very little about real estate investing other than I know I’ll be losing money after maintenance and paying a property manager.

Partner with a real estate marketing company out of Las Vegas or Provo, Utah to market, promote and advertise the “mentorship” system consisting of the free seminar, followed by the modest fee weekend workshop, followed by the $15,000 - $40 000 full mentorship program.Here are the usual results1- 99% of “students” never earn back the cost, despite 1000s of wasted hours2- students learn nothing of real estate principles, real estate finance and real estate law which are the necessary foundation blocks of knowledge necessary for a SUSTAINABLE career in real estate investment 3- with hundreds or thousands of “students” unleashed on the real estate selling public they’re AT BEST an annoyance of trying to do “unrealistic” deals, AT WORST lead to a disastrous result for vulnerable homeowners.4 - The career real estate investors, service providers, brokers, lenders, etc are so disgusted with all of it and the outcomes they see that that can’t even comprehend that the subject technique or strategy does have a legitimate use when utilized (1) by and experienced and well capitalized buyer and (2) full disclosure is provided all parties with legal representation.  

"Wholesaling", where you only find the deal for someone else and don't close on it first *your own self* is selling real estate and requires a real estate license here, and in many other states.

It's unbelievable that anyone could be so bad at buying real estate.

Can anyone recommend an investor-friendly real estate agent in Columbus, Ohio?

In the real world, its hard if not impossible to get all 4 aspects on a single deal.

Once the HELOC is in place, your father-in-law could loan you the funds to invest in real estate.

Are you new to real estate investing or just to the forums?

Im generally distrustful of most people/funds in the real estate world.

I’m just getting started in real estate investing and am looking to acquire my first investment property.I’d love to connect with like-minded investors, lenders, and mentors who can share insights or personal journey.