At first we thought he was just incredibly incompetent and over his head, and we wearily gave him some patience to get his act together all the while pressing him for at least partial payment.

Additional Details:The property is in a desirable area with good amenities nearby.STR data from AirDNA shows decent revenue potential, but the lack of comps makes me hesitant.I’m looking for a balanced approach that minimizes risk, even if STR performance doesn’t hit expectations.If anyone has experience investing in Cincinnati or navigating markets where STR data is sparse, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

In most states, foreclosures can be very risky:1) They are often occupied and you can't approach the occupants to see the interior.

@Ramada Evans your approach, not doing your own research and just asking a bunch of strangers for general advice, has a high probability of ending badly. 

Also, you are totally right, I will approach this one rental at a time to both improve my skills and check is this is for me.

I prefer a more passive approach at this point as I know my own capabilities.

Rather than continue this agonizing trial-by-error approach, I would appreciate if someone would please refer me to the specific bank branch and bank manager that set up your LLC checking account for you so that I can give them a call.  

Hi everyone,Fix-and-flip projects can be incredibly rewarding, but they always come with challenges.

Please give me some advice on the best approach?

If you’re patient, saving up for another year is the least risky approach and gives you time to research the right deal.