Have you considered a house hack where you buy a small multifamily and life in 1 unit yourself.

The population is increasing in Columbus and a lot of people are sitting on the sidelines renting before buying, so there is demand. 

Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Clarksville.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Quote from @Cheng Zhong: Ocklahawa's appreciation is slow, and it's a choice you need to make based on your own needs, and I personally don't recommend you do that if you're buying an investment at this stageThank you for the response!

Some math: - $250,000 should be able to buy a storage facility or facilities valued at $500,000. - 20% cash on cash on $250,000 investment would be my target of $50,000.Will y'all point out my fallacies?

Jay, the deposit we are seeking is 25% of the purchase price (this down payment goes towards the buyers loan to buy the property) and ensures that the buyer will move forward with the deal as in any contract.

Don't think that works for buy n hold investors.

Lately I find myself doing clerical duties making sure that I'm escrowing enough for taxes and insurance when I should be buying and selling notes and properties.