Right in your own backyard

What if the best real estate deal you’ll ever find is closer than you think? In this episode of The Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Columbus-based investor Jennifer Marlatt to hear how her journey started with a neglected duplex right next door—and grew into a thriving rental portfolio.

Jennifer shares how her upbringing, industrial design background, and hands-on skills shaped her approach to real estate investing. From turning overlooked properties into welcoming homes to navigating today’s hot Columbus market, she shows how persistence, creativity, and community connection can lead to long-term success.

You’ll hear:

• How Jennifer’s first property deal sparked her love for real estate

• Why she believes the best opportunities are often in your own backyard

• The challenges of investing in today’s Columbus market

• Her exciting next step: exploring new builds and auxiliary housing

• The win that made her proud: owning three doors free and clear

 

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