Just plant the seed. 2.

., which is building a $600 million phosphoric acid plant in Taylor, jumped as much as 16%.Late last year, Samsung finalized its incentives under the U.S.

The job and population growth here is insane—Intel’s $26B chip plant is being built here, and companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, LG, and Microsoft all have a major presence.

Sometimes it's just about planting the seed and letting them warm up to it over time.

The rental demand here is super strong and Columbus is growing fast—Intel is building a $26B chip plant nearby, plus Amazon, Google, Honda, Anduril, and more are investing heavily here, which means jobs and people needing housing.

You’ll gain landlord experience, build equity, and position yourself to buy again sooner, all while reducing your personal living expenses.Even if you’re not ready to buy just yet, start planting those seeds now:Connect with investor-friendly agents who know how to find house hackable or buy & hold properties.Go to local investor meetups (check BiggerPockets local forums, Meetup.com, and Facebook investor/wholesaler groups).Talk to people who have done what you’re trying to do.

Plus, with all the growth happening here—Intel’s $26B chip plant, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, Anduril, Microsoft, and more—the appreciation upside is very real.

@Michael Plante my tenants pay monthly (although I have heard of others in various markets charging by the semester or year)

It won’t be cheaper than renting an apartment, but think of it as planting the seed for future wealth.

I'd plant the seed now and offer to buy it outright when she is ready.