Also, lean heavily on local investor meetups (even virtual ones) and forums like this.

Columbus is one of the few markets where you can still find BRRRR-worthy deals in the $130K–$180K range, the rent-to-price ratios make sense, and it’s landlord-friendly with strong appreciation and job growth thanks to companies like Intel, Google, Amazon, and Honda.The buying process (with a great agent, title company, and lender) can all be done virtually — many investors close over Zoom, sign docs remotely, and wire funds.

Ties it in with the VPI (virtual property inspection) inside of it and it's all you need from start to finish.

While I’m not currently investing, I have hands-on experience managing my family’s 4-plex and supporting clients in the real estate industry through my career in commercial property management and finance.I recently launched my own virtual bookkeeping business, MS Bookkeeping Services, LLC, where I support small landlords and real estate investors with hassle-free, accurate financials.

There are a lot of networking opportunities here on BP, and also local real estate investor meetups (virtual or in person) that are great for connecting with like-minded people.

Virtually everything has increased in cost dramatically since COVID and people are either scared, broke, or both. 

Does anyone have a good virtual answering service they use that consistently delivers?

Hi all,I was looking into Virtual Assistants.

And in virtually every instance I was very easily and readily able to get the foreclosing entity to put a hold/freeze on everything. 

Quote from @Nick Litchney: Not sure about Azibo, but you could look at Baselane as an alternative free to sign up and get rent collection free if you use their banking platform with virtual accounts and multi legal entity/property accounting.