MTRs can really lean either way, but it really depends on how the leases are structured.

I do not want to passively lose any investment so I am certainly leaning toward rentals and BRRR.Joyce

If it requires leaning on your network to find a good, reputable PM... even better.

I highly respect what Kevin is saying but in this case would lean towards Nathans response(that's just me). 

Also, different types of tenants lean toward using specific platforms, whether Airbnb or Furnished Finder or something else.

Decently likely she's trying to pull one over on you, and even if she's not, collecting rent by card in general comes with a lot of things that could wrong and hardly any upside except convenience.

Hey Aaron, Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're leaning towards appreciation.

I am leaning towards demolishing the house and building a simple 3/2 but I have no market data in the city for new builds in recent years.

So I would definitely lean toward BRRRR between the two options although BRRRR is difficult in this market.For the large majority of those starting out, I recommend house hacking although I don't know if that would work for you in your situation.

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