Look for mentors by reaching out to people in the real estate field, at local gatherings, REI groups, and on Bigger Pockets forums.

HI Delaney, a lot of people will say to be carful in the Hilltop and South Linden areas of Columbus because of crime and other negative variables.

buying some random property you've never seen, because someone who stands to make money off it tells you it's a deal, and then trusting it to people you've never met? 

-Doesn't matter how many people clean a house, it's just a question of how much time it takes.Going to guess there's a money issue here with the PMC.

Financing is a crucial factor when finding your next rental property, and there are numerous ways to secure the funds needed to close a deal.We want to hear from you!

10 k is good.Some people have done it without anything.Find the property and financing.Go from there.Just make sure you can get a decent profit.

Talk to people and research the strategies you're interested in. 

Texas law actively encourages parties to settle disagreements without resorting to the legal system, and numerous contracts and agreements have clauses requiring ADR in the event of a disagreement.

I'm in Orlando and see this so much, people with young families will buy a STR because they will be coming here 1-2 X a year for the next 10-15 years.

Most people would prefer to not have to drag their RV or Boat back "into" town, especially if it is on the way to their primary rec area.