Any additional info about your experience with a recent conversion, unexpected cost, and potential timelines you would like to share would also be greatly welcomed!

As well as the potential extra work with College students.  

I recently was researching potential deals in Kent Ohio, but have since switched my focus to north east and northwest ohio. 

Limited Liability and Cost Efficiency: The decision on whether to create an individual LLC for each investment property hinges on the cost of the property and the potential risk exposure.

I'm optimistic about potential appreciation in this area.C) 1031 Exchange into a Rising Market: I'm eyeing markets like Columbus, where the growth prospects seem promising.

When dividing your focus, your multiplying your failure potential rate. 

Once you start establishing relationships and you're doing enough business the good contractors will start walking your potential projects for free.

We would like to buy property in a strong market with good appreciation potential and Utah is a place that we are very familiar with (my wife grew up there and I lived there for 6 years).

The appeal includes lower vacancy risk, higher rents, and a diverse range of offerings, potentially strengthening your portfolio.

At today's rents that's decade(s) of net rental income even when taking into account any potential increases.Rents however would get $3k/mo on the high end, and more realistically around $2.6k/mo.