But consumers are definitely seeing more choices, and affordability is improving due to lower interest rates.” — Lawrence Yun, NAR’s Chief Economist

She had good answers to all my questions (and there were a LOT of them) and made me confident that I am making the right choice.

Rochester is great for investment and the prices are decent to get a duplex (4 bed, 2 bath min total).One concern though, when people who are not contractors say they are good at home improvements, they aren't usually as good as they think and their value isn't higher, it's actually lower because of unpermitted renovations or personal cosmetic choices.

Alot depends on material choice and design complexity. 

Hi, and Welcome to BP to answer any questions you may have I would have to let you know that Ohio is a good choice to look at investing.

Entering into a contract knowing the costs is a choice you make.

This increase in inventory gives buyers more choices, but it also means that competition among sellers is heating up.

@Grady Gilman wise choice to house hack!

What is best choice for OP?  

It is not a binary choice for the Realtor - if you do a good job and take care of their clients its a win/win for them.