Not trying to build a business but love RE too much to ignore it completely.

Like many of you, I am frequently contacted by syndicators raising capital for apartment building acquisitions in distant markets.

Also, inquire about any planned developments or zoning changes in the area.Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the property complies with all local building codes, permits, and regulations.

I'm aware of a couple off-market deals that I've dug up for other investors, and I know a local investor that owns over a hundred of units that he'd consider selling, all the way from bare land, to single families, to multi-units including several apartment buildings.

You could try driving for dollars.In general, the easier you make this person's life, the more valuable you'll be to them.

Thank you @Bruce Woodruff and @Jonathan Greene for the valuable information.

We include lawn care in all of our rentals through a contract with a private company and just build the cost into the rent because tenants suck at taking care of lawns.

In any of these potential scenarios, use this checklist: - Is the investment/rental portion of the new property at least as valuable as what you previously sold in the 1031 (raw land, in your case)? 

It is essential to build relationships.

I am interested in finding out good  rental opportunities in ohio - and build a portfolio .