Hi all,A little introduction...I am currently a professional soccer player for the Vancovuer Whitecaps of the MLS in my seventh season.I have spent the last couple of months reading and researching real estate investing.  

Have you instead considered attending a local real estate meetup and asking for connections/opinions in that avenue? 

I worked with local investors to buy, rehab, and lease or sell over 400 units. 

I'm local to downtown Charleston.

For networking I belong to a local "Independent Agents" organization (no franchises allowed).

Be prepared to provide evidence supporting your arguments and respond to any questions from the assessor or assessment appeals board.Stay Informed about Local Tax Policies: Keep abreast of local tax policies, assessment methodologies, and any changes to property tax laws or regulations that may affect your property's valuation.

They were able to deliver my washer/dryer no problem.What you can do is check with Lowe's or another local stores and tell them your issues.

@Nathaniel LinnIn order to invest in real estate, start connecting with local agents, property managers and lenders in Ohio.

You can also contact local Realtors for assistance; for example, here in Charlotte, I work with clients who are not ready to buy or rent.

Check the events pages here on BiggerPockets, local KC investing Facebook groups, and meetup dot com for real estate.