Try looking into zillow/Redfin and see what your potential rents you can get near the neighborhood by filtering the bedrooms/bathrooms of the intentional property that you are planning to buy.

Investment Info:Other buy & hold investment.

Then we want to buy another duplex with the same price and a 5% down payment under my mom's name since she will be living in 1 unit and rent the other unit out.

Ask a lender to review your finances to confirm can buy the rental and then house hack again. 2.

Refinancing my first Brrr deal and I’m looking to buy my second property near cinci/Covington because I’m wanting to get into mid-term rentals.

It's called buy and hold for a reason.

Columbus is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. so I advise my clients to buy and hold so they get the most out of their appreciating assets. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/columbus-popu...

Syndication is deal by deal, fund buys multiple deals.

Yes, buy because you get to drive the car and stopping renting. 

Mike, This has worked for me:Hello Seller, My name is Mike, I'm interested in buying your property at 123 Main Street.