@Lucas DeAndrade how much knowledge do you think you've accumulated about the Akron market?

I would appreciate any feedback or advice on how to navigate this situation.Thanks in advance!

Unemployment was high but I had savings and managed to find work.

You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).

My parents have finished paying off the mortgage on their home and are wondering weather it would be more profitable to sell their home or rent it out. 

But even to this day the money is always the winner not me.. thats how you raise significant capital ..

Yep, off water, but with nearby water access and view seems to be the same ROI considering the cost of the property. 

Give you a cool place to visit (and potentially write off).

If you have a lot of family in OK, that can be a great place to start assessing since you have dedicated boots on the ground, as well as a reason to visit.Don't overthink the analyzing of markets when you are still figuring things out.

Most landlords don’t go looking for a property manager until they’re dealing with an issue—tenant headaches, late rent, maintenance problems—so your marketing should focus on providing solutions, not just listing your services.Marketing Strategy: Combined or Separate?