RE agent, I currently reside in IL and interested in potentially investing in the Columbus or Dayton areas.

There's been talk of how these will intersect and it's already happening in some spaces and I'm not talking about Metaverse Real Estate (Although I think some of that will make some people VERY wealthy).I'm talking about real physical real estate providing access to crypto investing and returns, and here's the crazy part...It has the potential to offer all the great things real estate does like depreciation, hedge against inflation and cash flow, all while exposing you to the high reward of Bitcoin's upside and decentralized nature. 

I plan to retire from FSU as a mechanical engineer/machinist in about 6 years and want to research a potential  entrepreneurship in short term vacation rental properties.

Has anyone ever worked with investor funding group ?

I’m assuming it’s just like everything else, won’t learn it (or potentially get any sort of leads) until you do get it.

You should know the contracts and the closing process, construction costs and all the potential money-pit issues to look out for with properties, so that you feel comfortable with your EM going hard without a proper inspection, etc.

Estimate the potential profit from the sale of the property, taking into account the current market value and the cost of prepayment penalties.

Real estate can provide a more tangible asset and potential for rental income, but it requires more management and can be less liquid.

My ultimate goal is to potentially refinance down the line to settle everything.Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated!

$281K settlement.Not only is it important to take care of all potential risk management areas in your start-up, but essential that you are regularly checking your property to identify emerging areas of concern.