Analyze 30 nearby sales to lock ARV and days-on-market, then line up your core four locally and set a 90‑day target for deal one.

Have you spoken to companies like core vest or encore regarding lines of credit ?

Choose a good market and find a good agent that can connect you with their core-4.

I live in Columbus now and own rentals here, and those areas you mentioned like Grandview, 5th by Northwest, German Village, and Short North are all great long-term plays with strong appreciation potential, but just keep in mind cash-on-cash in those core neighborhoods can get tight since they're in high demand.

Those areas have better margins and less investor pressure compared to the core.

Material is what is know as Core 10 steel.

If the core systems are solid, I’d lean toward sticking with option #1 and keeping the project within budget.

Make sure your core values align, your strengths complement each other, and your goals are headed in the same direction.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend first identifying a single market you want to invest in, and then putting a heavy focus on building your core-4 team.

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