Would love to help out in Columbus.

I plan first to ask friends if they would like to live with me (is this a bad idea?).

Any place in the US would work.

There will always be exceptions but this will be true more times than not. 

I’m also wondering how to decide between investing locally versus exploring other areas.Any advice or resources would be greatly appreciated!

I am in Atlanta, and was curious if you ever started this or would be interested? 

Would love to connect

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As I’m starting my real estate investment journey, would it be a wise decision to rent out my primary residence and seek a temporary rental for myself while I save money to purchase an additional property for investment?

I know those houses in Alameda sometimes don't have the full required 7' in the basement, but that's stuff that can be figured out.DM me if you are still looking for an architect - I am an affordable one!