My biggest tip would be to attend in-person meetups; we actually have one coming up this Saturday if you are free: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1209859-lear...There is something about meeting like-minded people in person that really seems to create a positive energy. 

I had read 50% is a fair number to use for calculations which would raise the NOI by, drumroll...15%, but this is purely speculative) and perhaps the funds or energy to go through an upgrade if they're looking to get out of it anyway.

Do you know any reliable Property Management in the Columbus area that can help out of state investors?

Department of Energy under Contract No.

Thanks for sharing your perspective—it’s definitely insightful, and I understand where you’re coming from.While I get that partnering with one exclusive buyer might limit your potential profit on individual deals, couldn’t there be value in the consistency and reliability of working with a cash buyer who provides specific leads/addresses and is always ready to close on those deals?

There are pros and cons to smart locks HOWEVER in the last 5 years the technology has improved drastically and is much more reliable.

We signed up with the HERO program through a contractor called Elite Home Energy.

@James McGovern I typically only work on 1-2 projects at once because I only have one reliable contractor.

Its common place and I just dont have the time to combat the bad reviews or expend the energy.

Zillow generates the most reliable rental leads for me.