The caveat is that it is dependent on the value of the properties and your tolerance for risk. 

This is a 1 time offer but if you choose to stay you need to abide by the lease and your behavior will not be tolerated. 

Columbus on the other hand is great for appreciation due to its growing population and favorable economy.Ultimately, it depends on your goals and risk tolerance. 

I found that I have a low tolerance for risk, and more importantly I like shorter sales cycles.

The minor dysfunctions with the people you meet in real estate will soon be easily tolerated. 

Not everyone the same needs (because of risk tolerance, goals, etc).

If you have a tolerance for renovations, all the better, as I do factor renovation cost estimates into my calculations, to pick the ones that will be most profitable, allowing you to put fixer-uppers on a more level playing field with turn-key properties. 

It does take more work to be a landlord, but everyone has a difference tolerance level.

Part of it is gonna be based on how much capital you have to invest - if you’re cool using certain types of leverage, your risk tolerance and so on.

The answer to this question will take into account your mother's goals on how the money needs to work, transition plans in the future, risk tolerance, asset segment preferences (retail, industrial, MF, self-storage, etc.), and many other factors.