@Elmer Bonilla You can find solid deals in all 3 markets, but Columbus behaves more like Austin TX than a city in Ohio...the city has one of the strongest financial positions in the nation right now with AAA bond ratings and rainy day funds maxed...with a windfall of tax revenue...all during COVID-19.

It can be a lengthy process with a full gut rehab of both units and a cash out refi. 

If he is licenced and bonded, he should know better and be responsible for his work! 

Lastly, some larger jobs require a performance bond from the contractor.2.

Sorry for the lengthy post, I have done some searching on this and have seen most people saying 75/25 split is pretty typical just want to get some additional opinions.Ross

Curious why I see some multi-family on the market for a lengthy period.  

I am a licensed, insured, bonded GC but I have only utilized my services for my own projects. 

REIT dividends are ordinary income and are therefore best suited to tax-exempt and tax-deferred accounts.Qualified dividends, growth stocks that don't pay dividends, and muni bonds are better suited to taxable accounts. 

Does their bond?

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