Columbus REIA In The News

Experts suggest finding a mentor

Considering diving into real estate? Experts suggest finding a mentor

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.... Read Story

The Homecoming

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

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... Read Story

Foreclosed homes turn into haven for thieves

Plumbing, pipes vandalized not long after owners leave

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... Read Story