Yes, there is nuance to real estate, just like there is nuance to any business.

I have some questions around paying the mortgage and also about the use of a business credit card. 

2) The plan for the building is to house a new small business that my family and some friends/business partners are working through.

I’m using them for another business (not real estate).

I've done business in Akron and Dayton to much success.

For any business deduction, it needs to have a business purpose and be "ordinary and necessary."

Additionally, while it's not uncommon for syndicators to have affiliations with related businesses such as construction companies, proper disclosure and management of potential conflicts of interest are essential to safeguard investors' interests.Investing in syndications does involve a level of trust in the syndicator's expertise and integrity.

If you’re going to do it do it right and become a real manager and run a real business that’s my 2 cents 

I am working both with the owner of the company and an attorney who is a family friend to make the transition over the next few months to adequately learn the business and processes.

Columbus offers a lot of potential for future growth with many big-tech companies either moving into the market or expanding their business here, which is contributing to rapid economic development.