For more info, here is a link to the Hilltop Land Use Plan provided by the City of Columbus. 

I have a property that has an giant 80' tall silver maple in the backyard right near the deck and porch of the house, the tree overhangs the deck and part of the porch and provide a lot of shade for the backyard.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Thank you for the reply and providing your insight here.Carlos Aloha Carlos, This is a question that a lot of investors (in my opinion) get wrong.

you'd still get to make money in REI, with a secured predictable return, you'd just have to figure out another way down the line to be building equity and getting the tax benefits of ownership.hope this helps! 

@Max Murin I think you can learn a ton just off of free education with youtube or learning from someone locally and provide free labor.

We are working with an agent who has provided us some of his connections and is very helpful.

My opinion for those that live in a high cost of living market is to continue living / renting in that market and invest in a different market that is affordable and provides both cash-flow and appreciation potential.The reason to stay in the HCOL market is because you will be paid(hopefully) a nice large salary.You can take this salary to then 'easily' invest in other markets.NYC is tenant friendly which can be a con for investors.Furthermore, NYC has appreciated historically.

@Anthony DreWhen someone starts with “I am new to this” and then they provide little details and want to start in multifamily.

Pointed out downspouts not being long enough, flaking paint (minimal), windows that are older, provide furnace reports from HVAC tech, "remove sliding latch from bedroom door" to name a few.