Don't ever use the concept of fair or accommodating. 

I would like to know how to build your team if you plan to self-manage your properties. 

Don't take the result as your final plan, that's just a starting point for you to learn more. 

If the tenant talks with you, you might be able to come up with a plan to help them get back on track. 

After some research, we’re planning to start by purchasing a small multifamily property in Columbus, OH, using a buy-and-hold strategy; although we’re open to recommendations for other markets where this approach could be successful.If anyone has any general advice or referrals for agents or property management companies in the area, we’d really appreciate it.

Flipping can be possible just take your time planning things out before committing to things too much.

One thing I’d add to your plan: don’t overlook flips in markets like Nashville.

For most smaller investors, paying for a solid bookkeeper would generate a higher (and faster) ROI than hiring a tax strategist.Both roles matter, but you can’t execute any meaningful or complex tax planning without clean books.

You have so little confidence in your "solid plan" that you don't want to "gamble" our own money on it, but would be fine doing that for a stranger?

I am seeking good ROI analysis tools (spreadsheets, calculators) for evaluating multi-family live-in unit (3 or 4 units) that I am planning on purchasing in Orange County or the Inland Empire in Southern California, over the next few months.