I currently own two duplexes here in Columbus, Ohio, and I’m actively looking to expand my portfolio with additional multifamily properties. 

In 2019 i only had handful of unbooked nights for the year and the area was active the entire year (there was no huge off season).  

Both markets have a lot of activity and seem to offer great potential.

Other distractions include non income-producing activities - aka any distraction pulling you to do something other than speaking with and following up with people.How can I prepare myself?

I am definitely interested - not currently an owner but have two offers out this week and actively looking to invest here - specifically Lake Harmony/JFBB area.

You'll have less cash flow on the 200k but the absolute equity build will be faster.I'll also say that I don't actively avoid cash flow.

Leaning towards short term rentals to start then transitioning to long term for less stress over time.My goal is to have 'passive' income equal to double the national median salary.now my questions for yall.1. does all of the above make sense?

While this is less tax efficient, it would be less work / less stress.

I don't require my agents to join NAR and in fact dropped my membership when I opened my own brokerage.If the situation made sense, I wouldn't necessarily require an agent to join MLS, but it's such a basic tool of the trade, I can't imagine someone who is active in the business going without it.

Hi Ryan, I'm a licensed real estate broker in Illinois and also a property manager, and yes, in the state of Illinois, you need to be a licensed real estate broker (to be compliant) in order to manage property owned by others, because property management is considered a form of a real estate activity under Illinois law.