Sounds like selected the wrong management company that was gun shy and cost you a lot of money.

@Joseph Dunphy would you happen to have a investor friendly agent you recommend in the Columbus area I have 2 properties I would like to make negotiate & make offers on 

Any agents work at a brokerage that offers you access to instant buyers like eXp Express Offers, etc?

I like the Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing.

Has anyone signed up to the Out of State Investor Academy, and if so, how do you like it?

Depending on what you find available and how many possessions you have but it’s likely possible to find a decent sized duplex to purchase.

These higher prices are likely permanent, as prices rarely deflate (and that can cause a whole other set of economic problems).

We have a few events every year where you can network and meet other investors we work with, ping me if you'd like to connect. 

(There are also fancy lofts for much more per bedroom.)I just heard from someone who is looking at my furnished listing that they'd like to pay $950/bedroom and think that's justified based on the other places they're seeing.

Some people/investors see a property and want 100K++ return when the property is listed for 100K and the return should be more like 10K or 20K..