I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I've found some great potential PML's by reaching out to retired investors and building genuine relationships with them.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

It can be a great way to mitigate different risk factors, volatility levels, and earning potential.

So if you’re not potentially willing to hold onto it as a rental longer term (beyond 5 years), I think the risk is at least worth calculating.

I figured its a win win, they get to invest into some real-estate and grow their retirement as well as it will lighten my investment and potentially allow me to get into a better property that would cash flow/appreciate better.Does anyone have personal experiences or opinions on this?

Both of this will likely require real time conversations which will be difficult from India3) Maintenance when tenants are staying - I feel less worried about this as I can have the tenant coordinate with my chosen vendor (that I already have or can potentially find from India by talking to them on phone at night time in India / morning in the US).

The fourplex brings in only $100 in cash flow and has no equity yet, but there's potential for growth due to upcoming opportunities in the area. what real estate niche are you in and why 

Back in the late 2010's, Philly had potentially due to the low tax vs the comparable rent.

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