Long-time paramedic, getting my size 16 feet into the water providing safe and affordable rentals to those that need it. 

People still need affordable housing.

Ideally Health & Safety or Rents & Profits in CA, TX, AZ, NV.Thanks in advance!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞For years, Americans flocked from expensive Northern markets to the South and West in search of affordability and opportunity. 

I would love to be a resource for you as a lender, and I actually also have a masters in mental health counseling.

It also comes with a restaurant that hasn’t been in service for 40 years, but the structure is in surprisingly good shape.Here’s what I’m thinking through so far:Standard due diligence: +Phase 1 and 2 environmental, city plans/zoning, health department approvals for bringing the restaurant back online.Talking to the Army Corps of Engineers and the local harbormaster about dredging (not something I’d do immediately but want to know long-term outlook) and figure out generic cost for budgeting purposes. 

@Andrew Foster some decent advice here, but also some feedback from those who really don't have enough info to support their perspective.Many DIY investors price repairs on materials only and forget about labor as they do their own work.We're a PMC in Metro Detroit, but here's how our process would work:1) MoveOut Video & Pics used to create Scope Of Work (SOW)2) SOW broken down into Priority Categories:- Health & Safety- Government Required (municipality/S8 inspection requirements)- Property Preservation- Marketing Impact / Tenant Retention- Miscellaneous3) Bids obtained if we feel work will exceed Owner Approval Threshold4) Bid sent & discussed with owner to, "redline to their budget"5) Work begins once owner approves & funds6) Completion video/pics providedOf course, while this is going on our Marketing Dept would be doing a rental analysis & ad, and discussing with owner.

For aspiring investors and buyers, rate volatility raises uncertainty about deal timing and affordability.

Columbus is a great choice for long-distance buy-and-hold, especially for small multifamily properties, because the market is still very affordable with solid cash flow and strong long-term appreciation potential.

For Ohio, I’d definitely recommend taking a look at Columbus—it’s one of the hottest markets in the region with strong population and job growth, tons of major companies moving in like Intel, Amazon, Google, and Honda, and still very affordable entry prices where you can find deals that hit the 1% rule in the $120–180K range.