I personally love Columbus in terms of doing value add.

“Every person licensed pursuant to this chapter shall include his license number in: (a) all construction contracts; (b) subcontracts and calls for bid; and (c) all forms of advertising, as prescribed by the registrar of contractors, used by such a person.”Only times I’ve been given some excuse on this, the bidder was not a licensed contractor, while claiming to be such.

Keep in mind they aren't going to lend you up to 100% of the property value.

Just make sure to keep an eye on those rehab costs to ensure you’re leaving enough margin for your cash-out.Alternative Financing: Getting into a larger commercial property can be tricky, but sometimes partnering with investors or syndicating deals can help ease the capital burden.

I have learned to get a cheap maintenance person and have them buy the good chemicals from A1 Able and spray it for you.

I liked the idea keeping a property in this area as rentals are always in high demand.

One thing to keep in mind is to make sure you have a clear timeline and budget if you’re planning to flip properties, as efficient renovation management is key.

The 2nd part of the question would be what is the family situation how many siblings will inherit the property if the property passes, and keep in mind your husband has his inheritance in that property as well, so you should consider that when negotiating a price.If you can I would try to build a quadplex on the property, this is going to be the easiest way to generate money, and the most stable route for future income. 

The East Bay Meetup is always a good mix of people (about 25-30+), so keep it on your radar.

I want to keep improving as well on my end.