As a fellow local here in Orlando and a hard money lender, I understand how important client satisfaction is.

Depending on the state the properties are located in, some lenders will let you pull 80% cash out during the refinance process as long as the property meets a 1x debt service.

I serve on the board of CFRI, the local chapter of the national REIA.

I can see either a pool or a shuffleboard table in the background, and I imagine it is in a good-to-great location. 

I'm a local lender based out of Bucktown and work with a ton of investors, and help host meetups in our office.

What area of Columbus is this property located in? 

California is very tenant friendly, so check your local laws.

I have met up with local realtors and started a few relationships with investors. 

What I've done for our quest outside the USA is to find the best local real estate agent in the area I'm looking in.

The local bank allows me to purchase 2-4 investment units with a 30 year conventional loan + renovation loan for all fixes with 20% down The renovation loan is kept in an escrow and paid to the contractors as the work gets done.Anyone buying 2-4 units and doing it this way?