Campgrounds are great but remember people want and need something to do.

It's a better spot than people think when looking and you can find a couple and get on a Zoom and see if it's a good fit.Referrals are great as well, but a lot of agents just refer you to someone they know there, not necessarily the best fit for the client.

On average, 80 people move into Columbus weekly.

If you are looking to attract investors, one 14-unit building isn't much to get people to give you money beyond family and friends.

They were friendly, nice houses, people being active running and doing different activities, and overall seemed like a happy town. 

After going back and forth with different people about what our best option was (submitting an invoice to be paid at closing, signing an option with seller and recording it, etc) we decided that the best and only sure way this deal could happen was if we recorded an "Affidavit and Notice of Interest in Real Property" (which states we have a contract on the property) and put the buyer and seller in contract directly.  

There is no magic words, different situations and people will dictate the conversation.

Is there a software that people are using to determine if something is an A class neighborhood or D class neighborhood?

As the other poster mentioned - make sure you set it up properlyIf you are looking for financing you will pay higher jnterest and higher down payment having it in a LLCMy recommendation to people is for their first few properties it may be worth putting in your own name and have an umbrella insurance policyIt depends on what assets you have.

@River Sava I have looked at Somerville and really like the opportunity there but it's more expensive than I think the other people investing with me would be willing to participate in for a 1st flip.