Hey Ben, I personally invest in the Columbus market and have been doing it for the past couple years.

Before buying, do an analysis of the market that lets you in on its dynamics, link the type of property that matches your set goals and is in line with the risk you can take, survey the possible financial options open for borrowing money, and finally analyze the cash flow of this business before engaging professionals in managing this apartment complex.Conduct thorough checks on possible properties, covering in-person checks, money checks, checking leases, comparing market prices, checking rents, assessing the condition of the property, and looking over legal contracts.

Do you have any equity in your personal residence?

I'm leaning towards Philadelphia because I personally find the area more interesting, and it seems like a more international city. 

If you look, there are better optionsIm happy to share more of my personal investing experiences here in Memphis!

this would let you go to REIA meetings and network, look at properties in person, drive neighborhoods, meet locals, and build a network.with interest rates and prices high, investing right now is taking extra work, creativity, or both. 

@Timothy Eaton I have created an initial application that has basic information on it like name of all tenants applying, address, make and model of any vehicles, previous landlords, personal references, and I ask what types of debt they currently have and any pets.

You can edit and personalize the books as much as you like, then print the book at Staples or another similar store.

Could you hold a 2, 3 or 4-plex in an LLC, live in one and still sell the entire building as a personal property sale after 24 months (no cap gains tax)?

Yea it’s true you need an excuse but the right lender will take care of that for you so you’ll need to start having conversations with lenders and if they say you can’t do it move on from then.