Columbus, Ohio is a great market to pick up rental properties because of the lower home prices and demand from renters.

If I'm trying to determine how much to rent an LTR for I'll also use Zillow to see what others are asking for similar homes and how many people have reached out & applied.If I'm trying to determine how much to rent an STR for I'll use the enemy method, AirDNA, and estimates from property management companies.

Swapping deals means you find homes, talk down prices, and pass them to a new buyer.

I have Evansville homes for rent and was happy with them.

If that actually happens and you are able to see the condition of the home, would you still go the same route?

I was the featured speaker with a local group (actually nationally presented) on building energy efficient homes. 

I tried to get a Home Equity on my house so I can hope to fix it up and rent it out but the bank told me my mom has to agree to it.

You should never fight to get someone out of their home unless it's truly serious - they're hurting themselves or others, unpaid rent, or creating a real continuing disturbance that is detrimental to the property. 

If they want to move up, why not sell their duplex and buy themselves a new home?

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