Two consecutive late months is a pattern forming, even if intentions are good.5.

The pattern isn’t coastal hype.

In Columbus, are there particular property types or neighborhoods where first-time investors most often get caught by hidden costs, or patterns you’ve noticed that indicate maintenance risk before purchase?

The more properties you go see you will start to see a pattern.

It becomes your reference for future deals and makes it easier to spot patterns or avoid mistakes.

Harry walked me through how it works, when it’s appropriate, and when it’s not.That’s the pattern.

They're successful investors getting penalized for... being successful investors.I see this pattern constantly.

Then you repeat that pattern each year as the next mortgages reach the finish line.

The same pattern kept showing up: people were excited to buy, but consistently let down once they handed the keys to a property manager.Slow communication.

•If they clean up and stop, you can’t evict over past incidents—but repeated violations mean new notices, and judges usually side with landlords if there’s a documented pattern.4.