You could always lean on a local real estate agent to handle your rental units for you if you do not want the responsibility, or if you feel you're not experienced enough at the moment. 

You just want to be as close to the subject property as possible when running comps. 

Most people don't recommend getting started with a flip especially if you don't have reliable people in your network like contractors and an agent. 

They need to have worked creative deals in the past and hav experience with sub to, seller financing, wraps, double closes and assignments.

Make sure to do your market research, budget for renovations, talk to other investors/agents, and build a relationship with a lender to secure financing and get advice.

Right now you are going to get a lot of real estate agents saying their market is best.Columbus has been on many lists for places to invest.

The agent now had to go back and negotiate with their client for $$$ .

Flipped in 2 months for a 45k profit Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I just had one of these loans get approved, with 5% down payment and closing tomorrow.

At that time, the remaining depreciation will be freed up and can be applied against my passive income that I make from the sale (but still not against any active income I make as a real estate agent).