I’m starting off wanting to get into a primary residence that I plan to house hack and then figure out the next move into investment properties but that’s down the roadwith all that said, are there other ways that im not thinking of to 1.

It's one of the hottest markets in the US right now with so much population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here (26B Intel headquarters being built here, 68K+ enrollment in Ohio State University, Amazon, FB, Google, Honda, Nationwide, Anduril, etc.).

I think a sale is probably the best thing sell for what its worth dont let an investor suck him into some wholesaler suck his equity from him.. sell re group and move on.. 

Should I just add them to my 'Cash Buyer List' and move on?

I have a big dream to visit there one day; she has since moved back. :) Wishing you the best in your business. 

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I moved here from Florida after seeing the expansive growth in the Columbus market.

Do you even want to keep the home in MN since you moved? 

Would a cash-out refinance to free up equity and keep growing be a smart move, or should I focus on paying down my existing debts?

Medical technical people do not like to move since their clients are tied geographically.  6.