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Considering diving into real estate? Experts suggest finding a mentor

RICK ADAMCZAK, THE DAILY REPORTER: Real estate investing is an attractive vocation for a person who enjoys being an entrepreneur, working on business deals and, hopefully, making some money.But for those interested in becoming the next real estate mogul, there are many issues to address before getting started. The first thing most veteran real estate investors recommend is to find a mentor, someone who’s been investing in real estate for years, knows the local area and is willing to help a novice get started.  Click Here to read more about Columbus Real Estate Investing mentor

It’s not about the house in which you live, but about the home you keep.

By Misti Crane THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH: Doug Barlay decided his remaining days were best spent back in Columbus, in the fixer-upper he and his family loved but had to leave when he took work in Kentucky. What happened next is a story about love and compassion and how one church put its faith into action. Doug Barlay’s remaining time would likely be marked in months, said the notice in the St. Catharine Church bulletin.  Read More

Foreclosed homes turn into haven for thieves

By Jeb Phillips THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH: As soon as the former owners leave the homes — sometimes even before foreclosure proceedings start — the thieves get to work. They want the copper in the plumbing and the copper coil from the furnace, to sell to scrap yards. Todd Goldman, a real-estate investor, said someone ripped copper out of two of his houses in North Linden. Dee Reller, an investor who works regularly with foreclosed homes, lost it in a building in the Hilltop.  Read more about Columbus Foreclosure