In the meantime study and make sure your credit is in top notch shape.

It keeps the property looking in tip-top shape, the landscaper can keep eyes on the property more frequently than you can, and they can bring in extra help when there's an issue with the fence, sprinkler, fallen tree, etc.I want my properties to look better than owner-occupants' yards.

I look at trends to see if there is growth/decline in the crime, this suggests that the neighborhood might be transitioning.When it comes to actually giving a grade on it, as already stated, that is 100% subjective.

Most importantly you should give the clients annual reports and over the years you should start to notice trends that will certainly help your selection process for rentals as you keep these for your records. 

The development of new infrastructure is crucial in shaping our communities and powering our economy.

It is definitely hard to argue with the trend, which has consistently been in our favor, even prior to the last two years.

If you don’t have sufficient reserves you’re at the mercy of short term trends.  

Thanks for giving insights into current property trends in Columbus, it definitely looks like I need to save a bit more for downpayment before I can invest in Columbus if the prices are going to be upwards of 200K . 

A good inspector will give a wink wink nod nod and tell you that the place is in great shape, you are pretty good to go with a couple of small fixes, or "you have some big issues here that you have to resolve."

But they are definitely not for the faint of heart as these low end properties tend to be pretty poor shape.