This should be a simple task for the title company. 

Bad neighborhoods are stagnant and show little promise of income growth.2) You need someone you can trust in that area.  

When you are ready to grow the portfolio, they will simply need to update your information.

I believe more than a few tax pros on this forum practice what they preach and invest in RE themselves (myself included).Judging by your description of your current situation and the hypotheticals on your horizon, I would advise you to look for continuous guidance as opposed to a single consultation to clear this one hurdle.This is a growth and preservation of wealth plan.

After you’ve done that, THEN you can start looking for private capital to fund and expand your growth.

The eviction process is task and time driven so delaying constantly in hopes of collecting the money only exacerbates the situation.Good luck moving forward.  

Columbus has consistently been one of the fastest growing cities, and continues year over year population growth.

@Jack Perfett Leverage (used wisely) will help accelerate your scaling and wealth growth. 

HelloPlease give me advice on my very first investment property.Property location: Austin, TXNeighborhood of the property: Has the fastest average growth in appreciation in metro Austin (2019: 12%, 2017: 24%)Purchase price: $215KType: Attached Duplex (700 SF Front + 1000 SF back)Lot: 7020 SFCondition: Fixer-upperEstimated total rent: at least $2K/mDown: 27%Loan 73%: short term (0% APR up to a year) from a very nice wealthy friend.

Rents have increased exponentially and disproportionately in relation to income growth so that will be an issue moving forward especially right given the current environment.