I also reference this a lot but there's a step doctrine- basically if you're putting a step in the middle only to avoid tax...it isn't valid. 

there is a risk that you will die or be involved in an accident every time you drive a car. 

Seeing what’s out there!

Hi there!

You can't really say "no thank you" to that.It doesn't have to be with the same company necessarily as there are companies that provide standalone umbrellas.

Just wanted to add some caution there because there’s this narrative by the S8 gurus out there that, “these people will live ANYWHERE!

In San Diego there are only a couple properties on the sand and no duplexes.

There are two bedrooms and a full bath in the basement, which has a separate entrance.

I've got a lot of conflicting ideas bouncing around in my head, and I'm afraid I'm falling into analysis paralysis.Are there any experienced real estate investors in Columbus, OH who would be interested connecting? 

If they can do it and be a resource for you, there is no reason you can't.