However, the market is looking really promising in general in terms of appreciation across neighborhoods for the foreseeable future for a lot of reasons (neighborhood growth, steady population rise, pockets close to downtown that are still underdeveloped). 

. - Be a role model to my children of financial diversity/independence, thoughtful risk taking, willingness to fail, learn, and fail again, growth mindset, and entrepreneurship.

You can also check meetup.com or search facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.A mentor can really accelerate your growth, no matter what level you're currently at.

Strong economic growth: Columbus has a strong and diversified economy, with a number of major employers in fields such as healthcare, education, and technology.

IO loans are great for maximizing yield and NPV of your investment for those still in portfolio growth mode.

NPS: 2018- 11,421,2002019- 12,547,743 (10% growth y/y)2020- 12,095,720 (-4% growth y/y)2021- 14,161,548 (17% growth y/y)2022- TBDSource: irma.nps.gov/STATSWhile It looks like there's some credence to the discussions of reduced rental demand, it doesn't appear to be significant (3%-7% depending on the number of bedrooms). 

Then you should use the funds/loans/what ever you can get to try and grow the portfolio with what you have.

Boone's annual population growth rate is sitting around 1.01% which is solid, 1.11% growth since the 2020 Consensus.

Any information or advice is always welcome, as I am in a stage of immense learning and growth, and if there are any other Chicago folks present hit me up anytime!

First, I find a property that is undervalued and has potential for growth.