@Bill O'Donnell I've worked in the insurance industry and have only dealt with TAPCO and Loyds of London for surplus lines.

Hey @Bill O'Donnell.

Be prepared to give up a decent share of all of this, while still making yourself some money, to bring them in and gain the experience so the next time you are in a better position to act on your own.Sorry if that's a bit brash, I don't see the value in spinning speculative wheels.  

Joe Gore Oh Joe, I enjoy your brash commentary.Seems like a broad and unquantifiable statement for the most part.

I hope I don't come off as brash, but my first instinct is that the rent is either too high or the condition of the unit is of lesser standards to your competition.

Quote from @Thomas O'Donnell: If you have your property listed for a certain amount and get section 8 applicants that have vouchers that pay for more than that, if you decide to go with a section 8 tenant can you then raise the rent before they were to move in?

Quote from @Thomas O'Donnell: For those of you in the Columbus market, or with connections here, do you have any recommendations for a real estate CPA I can meet with before the end of the year?

@Thomas O'Donnell congrats on getting started!

I would like to add that i manage other properties who have tenants unemployed and are still paying rent from there unemployment funds. i would appreciate that next time you take a moment after reading a post to sit back and comment constructively so that your comments dont sound brash and bragging.

Quote from @Thomas O'Donnell: There are about 50% more dog owners than cat owners and cats are more likely to destroy a unit.