So I wanted to be proactive and resecure all sheetrock on ceilings.

So guess which route I started with? 

Anything you buy in the Columbus Ohio market is currently blow up in terms of appreciation growth so it's one of those markets you want to hold the real estate for the rest of your life.

One unit was vacant at the time of purchase, so I was able to execute a House Hack followed up with some light rehab and eventually lease up the property.

Purchase price: $85,000 Cash invested: $60,000 My initial strategy for this deal was to flip it and sell it, but the market was unfavorable so I opted for the BRRRR strtategy instead.

Cash flow is difficult here in California, and so I'm looking for opportunities that have strong appreciation and long-term growth opportunities with strong tenant bases to complement my long-term investment strategy.I appreciate any insight and stories.

I'd say start the process of securing your HELOC if you havn't done so and spend time analyzing deals and determining what type of investor you are looking to be. 

so, you're maxing out debt service which makes it tougher to cash flow.with that said, no matter the purchase strategy, you should always make sure you're using actual numbers, and not random assumptions.for example - some people will throw out '10% for capex.' 

The property is mine and my brother's inheritance so I am looking at it as a long term investment.  

I have succesfully done this on IGMS PMS software.I would also make sure your email is listed on their VRBO account. you will then be able to get inquiries and messages on your email account so you know when someone messages.