When evaluating potential properties, consider three exit strategies: if you can sell quickly for a profit, hold it as a rental, or take a loss.

Rent rates have increased so quickly over the last few years.

If foreclosure is what you want to invest in get a head of the game and focus on a target area and know if that HOA is a pain to work with, you might just find someone who wants to sell quickly to get aways from the HOA.

Overall, you’re on a promising journey, so keep learning and adjusting as you go.

Thank you for the quick reply! 

And these things, they don't come easily or quickly.

If you are priced well and the condition is great barring there is not a ton of supply, then you will sell quickly!  

North Linden, South of Main, Vassor Village, Woodland Park, MT Vernon, Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, Merrion Village, Hungarian Village, Southern Orchards, Driving Park, Olde Towne East, Franklin Park, King Lincoln, Old Oaks, Livingston Park are all but not limited to some areas in Columbus, Ohio I think will gentrify quickly and make for great long term buy and holds.This helps greatly.thanks!  

I quickly chose one of the first 'investor-friendly' agents I found, bought the cheapest duplex on the market, and only interviewed a single property management company.Looking back, I wish I had taken the time to connect with more local investors in the area and leveraged their experiences to help me avoid some costly mistakes.After two years, I sold that underperforming duplex and reinvested closer to home.

Send a message introducing yourself, sharing your goals, and asking if they’d be open to a quick conversation.