Why would someone put up a duplex for sale if it is cash flow positive?

Tell your contractor that you want to see him in action on another project before you give him your job.  3.

You would be able to sell off your position to the new buyer (plus your added value), which you may find to be very difficult; essentially acting as a wholesaler, but with tighter parameters (i.e. a buyer who's willing to do seller financing within the owners boundaries).

On the other hand, what most don't understand is although the LTR may be cash flowing in your eyes - it may not be a positive number to the lenders underwriter depending on what expenses, etc. are shown on schedule E.

I think the planned redevelopment for the Stadium area and Hollins Market will be positive for the neighborhood, but we are still years away.

People will continuously give their opinion but at the end of the day only your actions matter.

You can also look online for columbus and see if there has even been an application submitted. normally the city gets back to the contractor or architect and they forget to take some small action that needs to be taken to get the building permit approved. what I will say is i'm doing a new construction and it's taken at least a few months, but for a small renovation it should be much quicker than a few months. 

"My experience has taught me that the next best thing to being truly great is to emulate the great, buy feeling and action, as nearly as possible."

It is very difficult to achieve positive cash flow long term and ROI is generally low.

Thank you very much for the links, they are indeed actionable plans and I will certainly follow through as advised.