Now, I have a portfolio of Short Term Rentals and Long Term Rentals.I've also helped other investors with their DSCR loans and flip projects.

Columbus is a great place to invest as you can see let us know if we can help once you start narrowing in on a project. 

Identify properties that need renovation, improve them, and sell for a profit.Before making a decision, thoroughly analyze the local market, consider your investment goals, and consult with a local real estate agent or investment advisor.

You could try to find something that needs some either minor or major fixing up, and adjust your budget lower to account for 50-100k in renovations, or start searching for a lender that can help you with the construction costs, and then pay it off once the renovations are complete with a refi.

Based on the video the realtor sent the property manager, they should provide:Rent range after renovationList of recommended renovation items - These are tenant segment-specific.Pros and consTime to rentSales comps and a recommended offer price rangeBasic cash flow and ROI analyticsEstimated cost for the renovation - Note that until after the property is inspected during due diligence, you will not have an accurate renovation cost, but you need a good estimate to know if the property is viable.Mary, you are not being unreasonable.

If you do waive it I would suggest you padding it renovation figures for a new septic and if it works then waive it.

Any insights or experiences with either option would be greatly appreciated.If you've recently secured financing for a similar project or have recommendations for lenders who specialize in apartment building investments, please share your thoughts below.

Needing a complete renovation, I lived in the property and renovated to force appreciate its value.

New investor here, looking to get started on flips and value add projects in the Denver area.After spending many hours buried in property records searches and financial spreadsheets, I've determined the best way to move forward is to enlist an agent who caters specifically to buyers looking to capture value from rehabbing run down and distressed properties. 

FYI we've changed our approach entirely and have lower fee initial entry points to avoid the challenges of long term project based arrangements so we can catch issues much sooner.