Choosing Columbus, OH for a small multifamily buy and hold is a smart move.

Quick next step: choose one zip, email two PMs for their rent and turn cost ranges, and ask for one recent lease-up story so you see real timelines.

Just choose one of the short term optionshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/lenders

While you save, lower the target by choosing house hack or small multi with owner‑occupant financing, or line up partners/private money for part of the stack.

Start by choosing a county and one signal with intent (new code violations, pre‑foreclosure filings, utility shutoff lists, tax delinquencies).

Next step: get two bids each way that include service upgrade, per‑unit metering, and operating cost estimates, then choose the lower all‑in over 5–10 years.

Finally, be aware that you may face depreciation recapture when selling the property, which can impact your overall tax outcome.If you choose to proceed, we can assist you with the cost segregation process.

Have to be aware of different neighborhoods with flooding/crime etc.Which one would you choose?

Here is my advice:1.) the people you work with matter more than the market you choose.

…I heard that there is flat fee services but you have to be carefulwhich one to choose.