Thus far the only thing I have specialized in is drinking the free coffee....I am very eager to build connections and network my way into becoming a successful acquisitions specialist.

I would rather stick my money in Maxwell coffee cans until I have enough money to purchase no less than a 4-plex because the profits earned on a 4-plex are almost exponential when you increase the rents every year because unlike single family homes the value for a 4-plex increases almost exponentially and when you increase the rents for a single family home the value of the home does not increase.Compared to owning a single family home a 4-plex is like owning a golden goose on steroids.

That not only sounds unlikely, but it also will be an extensive amount of my time.Conversely, If I invest as a Limited Partner in a syndication, I can take that same 100K, and here is the possible scenario.1.)

One, towns that have out-right banned STR in the city limits have pushed people wanting STRs to the county zoning area which traditionally are less regulated and never thought STRs would be an issue.

It doesn't have to be an either/or. 

If we include taxes and insurance to the expenses then it will be an additional yearly 12k. 

You will find those "few" that will be an ongoing asset to you, mine always would let me know when rates were going up or down, if there was a new incentive, etc. 

I guess that sums up to a group of people who would LIKE TO know what to do, but not one person in the group really knows.So...one 'like-minded' person tells the other 'like-minded' person that they should both try some senseless strategy and everyone can learn by banging their heads on stone walls.The only thing I like about some meetings is when their is soft drinks, coffee and cookies.

Because you are investing in Ohio, cash flow will be the primary criteria that determines the expected return (Columbus may be an exception that appreciation may provide more return than cash flow).  

@Chris HamrickIn your contingency section of your offer to purchase, list a right to get out if you inspect things like plumbing, and the cost ruins the deal for you.A plumber should have no problem testing pipes at certain points to determine leaks or viability of the pipes to be repaired.No Gas should not be an issue.