Hey @Cedrick Pierre, I am sure there are a bunch of qualified folks in the area.

Sounds like you’re young and don’t mind living with folks.

I imagine most folks buying Heroin enjoy the relationship with their drug dealer, no?

Neither is on BP though but I can connect you if you don't get the info you're looking for here.The folks I know with AirBnBs have mostly taken a "wait and see" attitude, not changing anything yet but seeing if the city contacts them, etc.

Thank you folks.

The folks at SWBC will come alongside you throughout the renovation process and have a database of contractors they've already vetted and approved.Regarding appraisals, most 203(k) lenders will appraise based on the ARV of the property, so that at least works in your favor :-)Good luck! 

Many, many of us started with Rich Dad Poor Dad so that's definitely a good launching off point.The best financing terms you'll ever get will be for owner-occupied, so if you're able to do 3% down and the #s still work well enough, I usually do recommend the BRRRR strategy to new folks as the best way to get started.It sounds like you got some great experience in RI - the ability to do some renovations will be a big help if you get into rentals in any significant way.Networking is important, but the best advice I can give for that is, don't network with everyone.

@Steve LeBlanc sigh, it’s amazing how many folks are short term thinkers, banks included.Find a small (500M-1B) and likely local bank that does portfolio lending for clients.

Hi BP folks,I'm hoping to become a new investor from Seattle looking to invest in the Columbus area.

These forums are great and you will find a ton of folks looking to help you out.