I think a key part of building wealth is being paranoid and optimistic at the same time.

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

I'm a landlord of a 3 unit building and a regular check on it and clean the hallways lately.

We purchased an older building and have been flipping several of the units.

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In Franklinton there are plenty of large projects going on that will bring massive growth to the west side of Columbus, such as the Peninsula Development, which is a multiphase project that will erect a 24 story apartment complex featuring a grocery store, a multi use office space building, and a new hotel featuring a two-story Pins Mechanical venue.

I think location, amenities, and layout are much more important factors.

We are/were hoping to put a $60-70k down payment on a higher-end 'A' new build property with Rent to Retirement as I really like their business model/community, rather than a smaller down payment on a refurbished property in a 'C' area.

I am going to throw in, as well, my story of experience with Clayton Morris of Morris Invest and Oceanpointe...with an "e".I am a fellow investor that trusted Clayton Morris to build a house for me and depended on the cash flow represented by his pod-cast.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen, and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.