San Marcos, which isn't far from there at all, is home to Texas State University, as well as a recreational destination for the river tubing, which is a huge attraction.

@Amby Bhagtani If they don’t have knob and tube wiring you may still find yourself needing to upgrade the electrical.

Look them up on you tube 

You can spin your sales pitch any way you want but Mr Ramsey s description of people like you pushing people into high priced life insurance under the guise of a financial strategy is on target.Readers should search You Tube for expert discussion about whole life or universal life and reasons why it’s a terrible idea.

There's so many things that can change the dynamics and attitudes like partners dying, getting married, getting divorced, having kids getting addicted to drugs/gambling/porn/anything, not pulling their weight, wanting to sell, stealing money, getting cancelled form some social media post, and the list goes on.

Columbus is a fantastic market for long‑term rentals, but here are a few things to keep on your radar as an out‑of‑state investor:Local property management is mission‑critical.Vet at least two or three companies—you’ll want a PM that excels at tenant screening, handles Ohio’s ~45‑day eviction timeline, and understands local repair codes.Budget for 8–10% of gross rent on cap‑ex and maintenance; older homes here often hide deferred repairs (think lead paint, knob‑and‑tube wiring).Know your neighborhoods and comps.Focus on Franklinton, Whitehall, and Linden—where yields tend to be higher but rehabs can be more involved.Double checking on the ARV is crucial before pulling the trigger on a BRRRR deal.I work with many out‑of‑state investors and own several units outside of Columbus, so I know what it takes to manage from afar and would be happy to share my playbook on financing, contractor referrals, and PM pitfalls—lets connect!

I don't like aluminum wiring or knob & tube. 

I'm sure Einstein could have spent his later years tubing and riding mountain bikes but instead he spent a lot of his time and effort trying to prevent nuclear holocaust and still researching all the way up to the end.

However, it could cost you thousands of dollars for info that you can obtain here on BP and You Tube.

Either way sales is dog tough and the vast majority of folks out there watching these u tubes and getting excited simply do not have the chops to do sales its not in their DNA or personality  or family situation.Our Daughter in Vegas who has been selling RE for 9 years now is doing very very well..