I would speak with your CPA as they are the only one who can guide on this correctly. https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2017/mar/navigating-real-estate-professional-rules.htmlOriginally posted by @Gerald E.

We've made the decision to hire a property management group/individual in order to have an experienced associate coordinating with us as we navigate our first rental and multi family in order to scale up as possible. 

I've been a member of BP since 2022 and just learning as much as I can from listening to the pod-casts, reading books (Rental Property Investments by Brandon Turner, Rich Dad/Poor Dad, Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi, and Repeat by David Greene...to name a few) and hoping to connect to like minded people to help navigate this journey.  

Maybe not your exact township but one comparable to yours that can help you navigate permit, foundation and utility questions.

@Chase M. reach out to a seasoned loan specialist to help you navigate through the 203k Maze.

Just as businesses explore various avenues to keep the cash flow pumping, real estate investors have their toolkit of options, each serving a unique purpose in sustaining and growing their investments.Remember, just as you've mastered the art of leveraging capital to propel your business ventures, the same principles apply to navigating the nuances of real estate investment.

However finding and navigating individual plans in the marketplace can be challenging and limited based on the state you live in.

If you do rent by room in Columbus is there a PM firm you’d recommend and how rigorous are the annul city inspections?

I'm not sure exactly how to navigate those situations since I'm not a lender but everyone in the business runs into this conversation sooner or later and that's what I've heard a few times. 

We know all the various particulars of international aspect, we know NZ and US investing because we have navigated SA-US which has so many hurdles to purposefully make it as difficult as possible getting out of RAND.